Director, Nursing Services - Main Nursing Admin - Full Time - Days

The Clinical Director provides operational leadership and direction to the patient care areas reporting to the position. In addition to direct operational responsibilities, the Clinical Director is a member of the senior Patient Care Services leadership team responsible for execution of strategic initiatives, project leadership, and oversight. The Clinical Director will oversee one of two focus areas:

Clinical Directors reporting to Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) will hold primary focus in clinical areas that report to respective ACNO and operational, administrative leadership, financial, and professional practice/development duties as outlined below for those clinical areas.

"Operational" Clinical Director reporting to Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) will hold primary focus in operational projects, processes, business plans and metrics for scope of all clinical areas reporting to CNO, and will collaborate with Clinical Director and ACNO to ensure effective alignment, development, implementation, and communication of integrated PCS initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Masters in Nursing or other related field required such as business, health administration, hospital administration required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years progressive leadership positions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated knowledge of nursing, healthcare, and organizational systems and strategies. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in high reliability, performance improvement theory and application and project management. Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and other external organizations related to healthcare evaluation and accreditation. Experience with the methodologies and processes related to organizational financial viability. Well-developed transformational & tribal leadership, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Current RN licensure in the state of employment.

Membership in professional organizations is required. Certification in area of clinical concentration, management executive by the AACN, AONE, and/or ACHE.

Operations

• Develops, implements and assesses the effectivenesss of operating plans for clinical areas and nursing functions so that strategic objectives are realized and care is provided according to professional standards and guidelines.
• Provides oversight, support and coordination for daily operations of inpatient nursing and the broader patient care support organization.
• Validates the adequacy of staffing plans and recommends changes as appropriate including overseeing the management of patient throughput and capacity.
• Ensures that processes guiding the provision of care are appropriately implemented and evaluated (regulations, standards, policy/procedures) utilizing the professional practice model and unit based care delivery support.
• Ensures responses to unplanned occurrences, emergencies, or disasters that have the risk and potential for impacting delivered services.
• Provides back-up and support as needed for Nursing Supervisors
• Coordinates patient care with other healthcare disciplines, and assists in integrating services across the continuum of health care.
• Assists w/all business operations aligned w/PCS department and associated ACNO. Business operations include bur are not limited to assistance, under the direction of the ACNO, in workforce engagement, employee engagement, and talent management.
• Maintains and enhances department level AND unit level scorecards and dashboards reflecting the strategic plan and KPIs. Participates in monitoring, identifying, and reporting quality, safety, and performance related issues; actively participates in monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement at the ACNO and departmental level. Continually improve processes with medical and clinical staff related to the cardiac and vascular programs. Select and measure quality indicators and manage to meet established internal & external benchmarks.

Administrative Leadership

• Embraces the Magnet Standards consistently engaging staff in decision making whenever possible.
• Collaborates with service line leadership as appropriate.
• Provides leadership to a defined group of nurse managers, advanced practice providers, educators, and/or other leadership personnel and staff members to ensure business objectives are achieved;.
• Participates in nursing administration, governance committes, hospital, medical staff committees, task forces and/or special projects as assigned or as appropriate to area of expertise or responsibility.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies (CMS, Joint Commission, ODH) and thatlicensure and accreditation requirements are met for areas of responsibility.
• Works with Risk Management to support a highly reliable and zero defect environment and Clinical Quality Committees to coordinate PI activities within areas of responsibility.
• Delegate appropriate responsibility and accountability for management activities and provide coaching and training to ensure direct reports maintain/achieve necessary competencies for their job functions.
• Supports professionalism through ethical conduct, appearance, positive communication, attendance and holding self accountable for work completion.
• Serves as the Program Lead and liaison for the TCHHN IRF to create and develop program strategies in collaboration with the IRF unit Medical Director. (Duty only applies the the Clinical Director for M/S).

Finance

• Accountable for establishment of performance metrics and follow through to achieve desired organizational objectives.
• Utilizes the budget process to effectively educate and mentor nursing leaders in strategic planning and resource management including annual capital and expense budget process.
• Analyzes data, statistics, patient trends etc. to provide input toward the appropriate prediction of patient days and revenue projections for areas of responsibility.
• Participates in the prioritization of budget objectives.
• Establishes benchmark performance criteria for divisions (HPPD etc.).
• Provides direction, support, and/or coordination in researching financial considerations for objectives, new projects, proposals, etc.
• Provides support in evaluating charges and opportunities for revenue and efficiency enhancements.
• Relates budget to organization and service line strategic plans.
• Prepares and evaluates capital and operating budgets; briefs CNO & ACNO on performance and projections and propose tactical interventions when indicated.
• Relates budget to organization strategic plan.
• Effectively works with Supply Chain management and vendors.
• Utilizes the budget process to effectively mentor the clinical managers in strategic planning and resource management.
• Utilizes statistics, patient trends etc. to provide input toward the appropriate prediction of patient days and revenue projections

Professional Practice and Professional Development

• Promotes, supports and ensure that the shared governance model is executed within the division of patient care services
• Participates in and encourages direct reports and staff to participate in nursing research, publication and professional presentation. Encourages direct reports and staff to be active in professional organizations.
• Ensures positive experiences for students are accomplished throughout the service line.
• Evaluates performance of self and direct reports based on professional practice standards relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria.
• Participates in organization's leadership development programs.
• Networks with colleagues to share ideas, trends, and innovations in areas of responsibility and maintains membership and association in professional nursing organizations, to ensure incorporation of standards into operations to keep current with community and national practice trends.
• Seeks out and participates in community service activities to enhance the opportunities of the hospital, the nursing profession and the service line.
• Coaches, mentors and provides guidance to both internal and external customers to support development across the profession.