Director Nursing Inpatient PACU, PreOp HSS - Relocation to Naples, FL
NCH Healthcare System
2024-11-14 01:47:43
Mount Vernon,
New York,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Healthcare & Medical
Job description
About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don't settle for ordinary-we redefine what's possible in healthcare. Ranked the orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We've built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we're not just treating patients-we're delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
JOB SUMMARY
The Director Nursing is responsible 24 hours, 7 days a week for the operations and function of their assigned nursing unit/units, to include a 15-bed acute care inpatient unit and a 15-bay shared Pre-Op/PACU. The Director is accountable for the management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery; the management of human, fiscal, and other resources; the development of personnel; compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning, and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the areas of responsibility and the hospital as a whole. The Director serves as a patient advocate and for assuring that all patient needs including physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation within areas as assigned.
Manages the overall operations in accordance with hospital administered policies, standards of nursing practices, and governmental regulations, providing the highest level of care for all patients.
Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary health care teams to maintain high standards in a clinical setting.
Promotes patient/family focused care as the highest priority and strives to meet customer expectations for quality and satisfaction.
Provides administrative and financial accountability for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling functions, and activities, delegating authority as necessary. Develops and aligns goals with the organization's strategic plans. Champions ideas that add value to the organization.
Manages and meets financial performance targets including revenue performance and controls spending of departmental budget. Prepares and monitors budget in accordance with the anticipated needs of organization. Uses budget and financial tools to measure performance. Oversees efficient staffing on a daily basis.
Understands regulatory compliance issues which affect the system and department, including OSHA, DCF, TJC, EEOC, CDC, ACHA, etc. and ensures that departments and personnel maintain compliance at all times.
Oversees all unit/area activities to ensure operations are safe, efficient, and effective for both patient/families and customers.
Oversees various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
Integrate patient care standards in all clinical activities; participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety, quality of care and patient outcomes.
Understands and accepts the continual nature of change associated with the healthcare environment and the importance of remaining flexible to meet changing demands and assist staff to understand change.
Sets and maintains the highest levels of service to patients, family members, visitors, physicians, and other hospital departments. Promptly investigates and appropriately responds to patient, visitor, and physician complaints.
Demonstrates a commitment to staff satisfaction and engagement with the ability to retain top talent.
Establishes an environment where both staff and patients can reach their full potential.
Utilizes performance management expertise to facilitate the achievement of department goals. Holds staff accountable for adherence to department and hospital policies and procedures. Initiates and implements policies and procedures to ensure that standards of care and service are clearly understood and followed by all staff members.
Actively supports and promotes a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly supports and consistently communicates the mission of the Nursing Department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience with a focus on pre-op, PACU and Orthopedic inpatient care strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of RN experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
Orthopedic Nurse Certification strongly preferred.
Strong patient centered approach with a demonstrated ability to provide exemplary, world-class customer service.
Analytical, motivational, and strategic planning skills required.
Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows