Director Nursing

Description

Calling All Esteemed Nursing Leaders! Are you a visionary with a passion for excellence in nursing care? Do you thrive on directing and evaluating top-tier patient care services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Role:

As the Director of Nursing Services , you will be responsible for developing, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing services. Under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing, you will establish and implement patient care policies and procedures. You will also oversee nursing operations, ensuring the highest quality of patient care across all areas of the hospital.

What You'll Do:

• Emergency Department & Stroke Program Leader: Oversee the Emergency Department, Stroke Program, and all inpatient units through departmental managers, assuming the role of Executive Director of Nursing in their absence.
• Nursing Services Innovator: Develop, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing services, including the establishment and implementation of patient care policies and procedures.
• Quality & Risk Management Champion: Lead organization risk management and quality assurance/improvement programs, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Relationship Builder: Forge strong partnerships with physicians, peers, hospital staff, community members, and patients through respectful communication and collaboration.
• Customer Service Advocate: Participate with the Executive Team in developing and implementing organization-wide customer service programs, including physician relations.
• Strategic Partner: Collaborate strategically with executive leadership to direct the organization in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
• Vision & Strategy Executor: Execute the vision and strategy developed with the Executive Director of Nursing, engaging nurse leaders to advance nursing practice.
• Change Management Leader: Guide nursing services through major change initiatives, such as implementing electronic health records.
• Clinical Decision-Maker: Utilize knowledge of nursing practice to make decisions regarding staffing patterns, resource management, and clinical problem-solving.
• Senior Leader for Patient Care: Provide senior leadership for direct patient care nursing departments and hospital-operated medical practices.
• Staffing Strategist: Determine the types and numbers of staff necessary to provide nursing care across all patient care areas of the hospital.
• Data-Driven Leader: Use data and evidence-based criteria to drive nursing decisions.
• Financial Steward: Manage the budget and financial priorities of the nursing division under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing.
• Regulatory Expert: Attend medical staff meetings and ensure adherence to regulations, maintaining 24-hour nursing availability for issues and concerns.
• Team Player: Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; actively pursuing a Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
• Licensing: California Registered Nurse License and National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience: 10+ years of acute care nursing management experience, with at least 5 years in management.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of California regulation (Title 22), CMS regulation (Conditions of Participation), and national standards of patient care.
• Managerial Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of managerial theory and its application in an acute care setting.
• Specialized Knowledge: Current AHA guidelines for stroke, and knowledge of Emergency Department, Stroke Program, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Surgical, and quality processes for various departments.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead meetings, direct projects, establish work teams, and serve as a positive role model, creating a strong team orientation.
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adaptive and collaborative while working across the organization.
• Results-Oriented: Ability to positively manage change and conflict, and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Real Difference: Be part of an organization that is transforming healthcare and improving the lives of countless individuals.
• Unleash Your Potential: Enjoy the autonomy and support you need to bring your innovative ideas to life.
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with a team of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about their work.
• Thrive in a Dynamic Environment: Embrace the challenges and rewards of working in a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry.

Ready to Shape the Future of Nursing? If you are a visionary leader with a passion for nursing and healthcare excellence, we encourage you to apply! Join our team and help us create a healthier future for all.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Requsition ID: 352953

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Leadership

Department: 7821 NURSING ADMIN HH

Address: CA Healdsburg 1375 University Ave

Work Location: Healdsburg Hospital

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $111.64 - $176.26

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.