Nursing Director

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
• A registered healthcare professional who provides administrative direction on a 24-hour basis for the delivery of patient care or other patient care support service. The Department Director is responsible for the development of evaluation of his/her service taking into account future trends and anticipated changes in the industry. The Department Director maintains the operation of a service in a fiscally responsible manner and seeks new opportunities for improvement of services to patients/customers including efficiency programs and cost reduction efforts. The department Director supports the mission of the hospital and health system.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Current management/leadership experience required.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in the service or profession.
• Clinical Department Directors should have a minimum of four years experience at the staff level, with evidence of growth in leadership skills.
• Experience working with and directing others in a fair, consistent and respectful manner.
• Education and Training:
• Baccalaureate Degree required, Masters Degree in Nursing, other healthcare field, or business desirable.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
• Other Requirements:
• Viewed as a role model for professionalism.
• Ability to interpret and administer policies.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and communicates a strong work ethic and commitment toward excellence in the healthcare service or profession.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with patients, family members, physicians, management and staff.
• Well-organized and able to handle a variety of complex assignments simultaneously.
• Demonstrated understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated dependability.
• Documented effectiveness in confronting problems and resolving conflict.
• Other Addendum(s) Requirements:
• N/A