Director of Nursing - Emergency Dept

About the role

The Director Nursing position at Houston Methodist West Hospital is responsible for the 24/7 management of assigned nursing units and departments, focusing on the quality of nursing care delivered. This role provides leadership and oversight in achieving strategic and operational objectives of the Department of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Directs, develops, and implements strategic and operational projects and processes.
• Oversees management of and ensures development for staff to meet overall objectives in terms of quality, service, and cost effectiveness.
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Directs management responsibilities of selection, scheduling, supervision, retention, and evaluation of employees.
• Maintains 24-hour/7-days a week accountability and authority for decisions regarding patient care, department operations, and personnel management for designated unit(s).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in nursing, with one being nursing; if no current Master’s degree, must obtain within two years; must be enrolled in a degree program at time of transfer/hire.
• Experience: Three years experience in a clinical setting, two of those years with people management experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Required RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and Magnet-ANCC Recognized Leadership Certification within 1 year.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Language Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction, initiative, and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software.

Supplemental Requirements

• Work Attire: Uniform: No Scrubs: No Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No On-Call*: Yes Travel**: May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No