Director Nursing & Clinical Services Full Time

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates functions and activities of nursing department and assigned clinical operation departments. Consults with and advises Administration on the general operation of the hospital. Develops nursing and clinical department’s goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures. Organizes nursing and clinical departments according to administrative and nursing service guidelines; ensures compliance with legal, organizational, and medical staff standards.

Essential Functions

• Manages multiple subordinate department managers who supervise staff members in multiple departments that may include, but is not limited to: Nursing, Quality Management, Social Services, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, and Case Management.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the subordinate units/departments.
• Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Administrator.
• Maintains a sound plan of corporate organization establishing policies to insure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession.
• Develops and installs procedures and controls to promote communication and adequate information flow.
• Establishes operating policies consistent with the Administrator’s broad policies and objectives and ensures their execution.
• Maintains an environment of collaboration and cooperation among hospital departments.
• May assume the administrative responsibilities of the Administrator in his/her absence.
• Promotes staff development by establishing a professional environment that supports accountability and autonomy.
• Shares knowledge and skills with nursing staff, students, colleagues, and others and acts as a role model and mentor.
• Leads nurse recruitment and retention efforts by planning and implementing new and creative initiatives to both attract and retain nurses and other key employees.
• Directs the interview and selection process for new nursing staff.
• Provides leadership in human resource development and management.
• Provides guidance and counsel to nursing leadership and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee information to assure employee rights are protected.
• Provides adequate communication mechanisms within all departments and disciplines.
• Adheres to and promotes Equal Employment Opportunities and the facility's Affirmative Action Plan.
• Demonstrates ability to fairly and consistently apply the disciplinary process.
• Contributes to and/or leads the appropriate initiatives outlined in the Strategic Quality Plan.
• Serves on the Hospital Quality Council.
• Understands and supports the organization’s continuous quality initiatives.
• Serves as an active member of the senior leadership team of the hospital interacting with the medical executive staff, governing board and other groups as appropriate.
• Establishes credibility with patients, physicians, staff, and colleagues through the continuation of excellent patient care and the enhancement of clinical competencies across the organization as appropriate.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and families.
• Networks with state, regional and national peers and colleagues to share ideas and conduct mutual problem solving.
• Sets up experiences to advance one’s skills and knowledge base through such activities as education, certification, and participation in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or clinical specialty; Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse in the state; Current ACLS and BLS required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare administration/management; Minimum of three years’ experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environment; Graduate level education may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.