Director of Women Services, Jackson North Medical Center, Full Time, Days

Summary

The Director of Patient Care Services Level 2 assumes responsibility for the planning, priority setting, coordination, management and evaluation of patient and staff education for the Jackson Health System (JHS).

Provides the organization with a positive example of cooperative leadership by maintaining an enthusiastic and progressive relationship with patient care services, directors and vice presidents, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for active involvement in policy formulation and the overall strategic direction of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for developing appropriate admission, discharge, transfer, and continued stay criteria in order to reduce length of stay.
• Participates in the development of an effective and efficient care management system for the Jackson Health System (JHS).
• Collaborates to enhance patient care with multi-disciplinary team approaches.
• Develops compatible policies and programs that reflect utilization of available resources and a responsiveness to the personal and professional development of the patient care staff.
• Recruits, retains and motivates key personnel who will contribute significantly to the desired service orientation of the Service Center.
• Ensures that the services offered by the Service Center are of the highest quality and meet community needs, as well as supporting organizational needs.
• Shares in the accountability for assuring a strong quality assessment/improvement program which monitors, evaluates, and improves the quality of health care services provided.
• Shares in accountability for revenue generation, cost control, program planning, quality care and the development of all Service Center Managers.

Requirements

• Generally requires 7 to 10 years of related experience.
• Management experience is required.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• At least one degree must be in Nursing.

Skills

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Experience

• Valid Florida RN license is required.
• Advanced Nursing Administration certification is preferred.
• American Heart Association and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Unit Specific Credential

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity