Assistant Director (RN)- Perioperative Services

Job Summary

Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for areas of nursing programs/services, implementation of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Contributes in the development, and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.
• Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.
• Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.
• Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred/Desired

• Master's Degree.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery.

Preferred/Desired

• Certification

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN

Preferred/Desired