Director Cardiopulmonary Stepdown
Job Summary
The Cardiopulmonary Stepdown Director manages the financial and clinical operations of assigned area(s) of responsibility and recommends sufficient number of qualified competent persons to provide care. Participates in outside source selection for needed services. Works closely with their recruiter and the recruiting team to develop sourcing and hiring strategies. Integrates department services with the hospital’s primary function maintaining communication with medical and nursing staffs, Administration, patients and their families/significant other. Coordinates and integrates services within departments. Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support provision of services. Supervises nursing staff and assures staff competency. Continual assessment and improvement of the department performance. Promotes the Quality Management program of the facility maintaining appropriate quality control programs (where applicable). Develops and implements new services and programs recommending space and resources needed. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Develops goals and objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility and participates in development of goals and objectives for the Nursing Department. Provides for orientation, inservice training, and continuing education for persons in the department. Assumes the duties of the Associate Nursing Executive or Administrative Coordinator as assigned. Remains focused on employee rounding, employee engagement, and employee retention measured by annual engagement scores, monthly and trending turnover rates.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- A Bachelor’s degree - Required
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia as a registered nurse - Required
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider - Required
- Five (5) years current nursing experience; two (2) years of management experience - Required
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support includes free counseling and referral services, time away from work programs, and savings and retirement resources such as a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
Company Information
Chippenham Hospital, founded in 1972, provides quality healthcare services and is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. It is recognized for its expertise in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, and cardiovascular care. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center. Chippenham Hospital is committed to investing in its employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in patient care.