Unit Director

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• The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum.
• This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority.
• You will lead staff drive clinical practice development and manage patient care delivery while being accountable for team performance quality safety compliance financials throughput and operational efficiency.
• Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service you will develop implement and evaluate systems that promote highquality costeffective and safe care.
• Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development:
• Develop and maintain high engagement visibility and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision mission and goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration excellence accountability and mutual respect within interprofessional care teams.
• Provide education coaching and guidance to staff ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
• Facilitate staff onboarding competency assessment and continuous professional development.
• Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals staffing needs and budget considerations. Clinical & Operational Management:
• Oversee clinical and operational workflows ensuring seamless patient integration and service efficiency.
• Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area aligning with organizational objectives.
• Execute financial and productivity initiatives in line with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with division leadership to ensure patient safety and monitor quality and safety objectives across the care continuum.
• Identify and implement evidencebased practices to enhance patient safety and reduce risk in alignment with the Magnet model. Performance & Compliance:
• Manage performance providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards accreditation requirements and organizational policies.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis problemsolving and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure adherence to Magnet Model principles and implement strategies that enhance clinical practice outcomes. Strategic & Operational Oversight:
• Plan prioritize and execute operations efficiently anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget.
• Address operational challenges and apply problemsolving skills to resolve issues working in partnership with triad leadership.
• Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery.
• Workplace Culture & Staff WellBeing:
• Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff wellbeing.
• Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale.
• Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations adapting styles as needed and effectively communicating unit goals. Professional Practice Oversight:
• Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing education and training to nurses ensuring uptodate clinical skills and regulatory knowledge.
• Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing resources and care delivery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Education: Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) required
• Experience: A minimum of five 5 total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two 2 years of lead supervisory management and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.
• Licensure: Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
• Certifications: BLS required
• ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area post hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty Skills:
• Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration diversity equity inclusion and social justice within the populations served and the health system.
• Experience overseeing intricate complex service line operations within a healthcare system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Education: Masters degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP PhD DrPH) strongly preferred.
• Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NEBC NEABC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Medium): 2050 lbs; 033 of the work day (occasionally); 1125 lbs 3466 of the workday (frequently); 0110 lbs 67100 of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Bloodborne pathogen exposure Biohazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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