Acute Care Nursing Director
Wichita Kansas, USA

Job Summary 

The Nursing Director provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the care provided for patients in the service line. Responsibilities include fiscal, human resource, risk management, operational functions, strategic planning and program development as well as maintaining 24 hour accountability. The Director performs delegated duties and functions within the philosophy and overall scope of responsibility. The Director displays positive support for the values and mission of the hospital.

• Ensures patient-centered nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by the hospital
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participation in quality of care activities to initiate, implement, and sustain process improvements
• Maintains current professional knowledge, acts as a role model/resource, and oversees direct nursing care to patients
• Establishes and maintains effective and respectful communication in development of all collaborative relationships Identifies opportunities for strategic development of service line(s)
• Secures, administers and handles medication according to established guidelines
• Accountable for the assessment and evaluation of staffing patterns for proper utilization of personnel, according to patient acuity levels
• Oversees the investigation, documentation and resolution of complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff
• Ensures service line(s) commitment to hospital life -safety, quality, and risk management policies, procedures, and standards of regulatory agencies
• Oversees the development and implementation of goals and objectives for the service line(s)
• Leads, coaches, develops, and recognizes staff to maximize performance and growth
• Accountable for all service line(s) specific records and certifications, as required
• Consistently operates the service line within established fiscal guidelines Oversees the improvement of operational functions of the service line(s)
• Represents hospital in physician, vendor and community relations related to the service line(s)

Qualifications

• Current Licensure in the State of Kansas as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Current Multi-State Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course through American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross - Healthcare Provider CPR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business or related field required; Master's degree preferred
• Five years of ACUTE CARE  progressive nursing management experience required

Must have previous experience managing an acute care Med/Surg, Telemetry, Oncology, or similar unit.