Assistant Director-Nursing

Overview Job Summary Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for areas of nursing programs/services, implementation of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Contributes in the development, and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility. Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility. Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility. Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services. Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives. Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment. Specifications Experience DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience Education DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired Bachelor?s Degree. Master's Degree. Training DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired Special Skills DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery. Certification Licensure DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired RN Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes Work Environment Functional Demands LabelShort DescriptionFull Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Sensory Requirements Color DiscriminationNear VisionFar VisionDepth PerceptionHearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated