Asst Director Nursing ED NN Pediatric ED

About the role

The Assistant Director Nursing, in conjunction with the Director Nursing, is responsible for the operations and function of their assigned nursing unit/units. This position is responsible for the management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery; the management of human, fiscal, and other resources; the development of personnel; compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning, and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the areas of responsibility and the hospital as a whole.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation within areas as assigned.
• Affirms the highest level of care for all patients.
• Promotes patient/family focused care as the highest priority and strives to meet customer expectations for quality and satisfaction as measured by established metrics.
• Facilitates employee engagement plans using evidence-based strategies designed to meet goals and set metrics.
• Provides administrative and financial accountability for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling functions, and activities, delegating authority as necessary.
• Develops and aligns goals with the organization’s strategic plans.
• Champions ideas that add value to the organization.
• Manages and meets financial performance targets including revenue performance and controls spending of departmental budget.
• Prepares and monitors budget in accordance with the anticipated needs of organization.
• Uses budget and financial tools to measure performance.
• Oversees efficient staffing daily basis.
• Understands regulatory compliance issues which affect the system and department, including OSHA, DCF, TJC, EEOC, CDC, ACHA, etc., and ensures that departments and personnel maintain compliance at all times.
• Oversees all unit/area activities to ensure operations are safe, efficient, and effective for both patient/families and customers.
• Oversees various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
• Understands and accepts the continual nature of change associated with the healthcare environment and the importance of remaining flexible in order to meet changing demands and assist staff to understand change.
• Serves as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration.
• Serves as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
• Functions in role of Director Nursing, in the director’s absence.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor Science in Nursing with 1 year of RN experience OR 7 years of RN experience required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Other certifications/qualifications may be required based on the specific unit or specialty.
• Analytical, motivational, and strategic planning skills required.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.