Director of Nursing - Surgery

Owensboro Health
Location Leitchfield, KY
Full-time

Summary

Job Summary

Provides leadership and direction for areas of responsibility. Works collaboratively with senior leadership for strategic planning. Job Responsibilities

  • Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
  • Directs and / or assists in prompt resolution of issues and complaints.
  • Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
  • Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, corrective actions, and continuing education initiatives.
  • Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget. Approves and / or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
  • Ensures a high level of patient care is maintained in assigned areas of responsibility through coordination and management of personnel and resources.
  • Uses sound business and clinical management strategies to maintain and improve quality; ensures appropriate access; meets established financial goals;

develops, implements, and communicates a service line plan, which is aligned with and supports corporate goals.

  • Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Works autonomously within a stressful environment.
  • Align nursing leadership decisions with OH strategic imperatives.
  • Assist in developing initiatives to support the strategic priorities for nursing and updating the nursing strategic framework.
  • Implement the vision and strategic plan for patient care.
  • Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire OR
  • Master's degree or higher in nursing related field required upon hire
  • A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience required
  • RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire

Skills and Attributes

  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
  • Works under minimal supervision.
  • Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit / department scope of practice.
  • 30+ days ago
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