Administrative Director of Nursing

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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF NURSING Memorial Regional Medical Center

Mechanicsville VA

Position Summary

The Administrative Director is responsible for twenty-four hour accountability integration facilitation and coordination of the leadership management and clinical practice of the Care Centers/Division. Serves as a professional role model leader mentor and clinical resource/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team. Develops SQP/Care Center goals and objectives with other staff based on analysis of targeted outcome measures of clinical and managerial processes. Strives for operational excellence for patients related to cost quality service and patient outcomes. Is responsible for development and implementation of plans that will support the overall strategic quality plan for service lines involving the assigned Care Centers. Represents the Nursing Leadership and is a liaison to internal and external customers including physicians. Participates in professional development activities and is active on hospital-wide and physician committees. Demonstrates various styles of leadership. Participates in business development activities for the organization; is accountable for overall budget development monitoring and variance analysis of multiple units.

Employment Qualifications

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing or appropriate clinical specialty. A baccalaureate degree is required Masters degree is preferred.

possess current license as a Registered Nurse from the Commonwealth of Virginia or awaiting reciprocity or licensure in specialty.

requires knowledge of organization and operation of a patient care unit and patient care techniques and methods. Possesses knowledge generally acquired through five to seven years experience in a leadership position.

have a broad-based knowledge of clinical psychosocial and patho/physiological theories relating to patient diagnosis and treatment. Possesses the ability to perform the range of patient care techniques found in general practice including the unusual and non-routine as normally acquired through three to five years experience as a professional nurse.

have previous work experience in a management position that required knowledge of financial management personnel supervision and practice systems and service line development associated regulatory licensure and certification requirements marketing and contract development

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies proactively and prospectively the need for change and process improvements or operational excellence related to cost quality and service.
• Listens and responds verbally non-verbally and in writing to promote understanding and the building of productive working relationships. Communicates pertinent information to staff which affects daily operations and goal achievement.
• Facilitates creative problem solving by identifying defining and analyzing issues and underlying causes.
• Facilitates nurse managers/others to achieve professional development goals and fulfill their career potential. Encourages and supports the use of formal career advancement programs. Utilizes appropriate resources to teach and improve clinical practice among staff.
• Utilizes creativity and innovation to develop plans methods and work organization to efficiently maintain and improve practices.
• Prioritizes opportunities and sets desirable agreed upon outcomes.
• Maintains a current knowledge of the changing marketplace and related issues and integrates that knowledge into the planning and strategic direction setting for the organization. Works to develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for the Care Center.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers payors consumers and administrators to develop patient related programs.
• Develops Care Center budgets in accordance with organizational goals. Demonstrates ability to manage resources and programs/activities within Care Center budget. Ensures fiscal and productivity targets are met.
• Participates in development of positive physician relations and physician recruitment for the services included in the Care Center.
• Sets an example for others by integrating the organizations operating principles values vision and mission QI and customer service standards into the day-to-day functioning within the organization. Shapes mission and values foundation by guiding others individually and in teams to a common vision and mission by appealing to their values and interests. Uses vision in leading to meet defined targeted outcomes. Promotes quality by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery.
• Possesses and demonstrates an understanding of personal motivation values strengths and developmental opportunities and uses that understanding to promote positive self-change. Accepts and integrates constructive feedback. Demonstrates a knowledge of personal/professional strengths weaknesses opportunities limits and impact on others.
• Organizes and utilizes a team approach to meet the needs of the Care Center/organization. Articulates and demonstrates to individuals how to work together to solve common problems and attain shared goals. Facilitates interpersonal intra/interdepartmental and inter facility relationships. Willingly transfers authority holds team accountable and provides appropriate feedback.
• Maintains productivity standards via recruitment and retention of appropriate staff.
• Facilitates the organizational performance evaluation program for each employee in the Care Center.
• Ensures that each Care Center employee meets and maintains organizational performance standards.
• Ensures that the Care Center is in compliance with all regulations certification and licensure requirements.
• Facilitates recruitment and retention strategies. Is accountable for retention targets.
• Provides Administrative coverage in absence of CNO.
• Demonstrates ability skill and subject matter expertise in field and acts as a leader and resource to managers and others.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned areas. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies relevant to the position.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .