Director of Nursing Progressive Care and ICU
Posted on: 3 Jan 2021
Waco, TX
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing manages multiple Nursing Units with responsibility for planning, selecting, and/or devising methods, policies and procedures for Managers and Staff employees to accomplish designated goals. The Director of Nursing negotiates interdepartmental resources, communicates and plans with various cross-functional departments to ensure effective level of service to Nursing Units.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Oversee the operational, personnel and fiscal management of assigned areas of responsibility with an emphasis on high quality, cost effective patient care.
Monitor daily productivity, addressing variance from established standards and adjust staffing to maintain established productive standard.
Establish annual unit-specific quality improvement goals, conduct monitoring, analysis, process changes, reporting and re-evaluation of prepared goals to Nursing Quality Council and Clinic Quality Council.
Investigate adverse events, review data and findings, assessing for trends, acting on self-remediation needs and identify opportunities for development.
Collaborate with non-nursing departments to establish processes and address issues which enhance the provision of patient care and satisfaction.
Required Education
A Masters degree is required if the position works at a psychiatric facility. A Bachelors degree is required for all other non-psychiatric facilities. Five to eight years of progressive nursing management experience required. Three to five years progressive nursing management experience required.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Masters'
EXPERIENCE - A minimum of 5 years experience required
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.
Baylor Scott & White Health
Dallas, TX
The largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare.
Today, we're looking toward the future of healthcare for everyone—a future we're building together.
Known for exceptional patient care for more than a century, the two organizations serve adjacent regions of Texas and operate on a foundation of complementary values and similar missions. Baylor Scott & White Health includes 48 hospitals, more than 900 patient care sites, more than 6,000 active physicians, 40,000+ employees and the Scott & White Health Plan.
Our Core
The visual representation of our System Strategy is called Our Core. At the center of Our Core are the personal Commitments our employees make to advance our work for the benefit of those we serve.
Our Mission
Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the well-being of all individuals, families and communities.
Our Values
We serve faithfully
We act honestly
We never settle
We are in it together
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees40,000+
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