Associate Director RN Observation

Position Summary

This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.

Core Functions

• Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues.
• Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
• Led change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director.
• Sets and oversees the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
• Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities.
• Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care.
• Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSN or MSN required for all new hires.
• BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion.
• Requires a current RN license in state of practice.
• Requires BLS certification.
• Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population.
• Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing preferred.