Director Nursing - Admin - Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana

Position Summary

The Director Nursing Administration reports to the Vice President of Nursing/CNO, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and integrating services within the patient care departments of the following:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Intensive Medical Care Unit (IMCU)
• Emergency Department (ER)

Works, collaboratively with nursing leadership to facilitate effective communication and problem solving. Fosters an environment of professional growth and development. As a member of Nursing Leadership, participates in the development of regional, system-wide goals, plans, policies, and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this transformational leader will include the management and development of staff, maintaining high standards of care for all patients, effective communication with staff and patients, setting long-term goals, developing business plans and budgets for the respective units, and ensuring the units are compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Quality

• Assists with the development, monitoring, and integration of Performance/Quality Improvement Programs. Evaluates methods and resources in order to improve quality of service. Assists with the responsibility for directing continuous Performance Improvement Teams to improve patient care and customer service, benchmark standards, and develop cost containment targets
• Monitors compliance with all established standards of licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies as well as internal entities. Initiates corrective action as necessary. Leads workgroups in preparation for accreditation survey.
• Remains abreast of advances in the ancillary healthcare and/or nursing fields by pursuing a program of self-development and by participation in regional, local, state, or national professional organizations. Incorporates such developments into service areas when practical and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and other hospital departments to provide appropriate standards of care for patients with selected diagnoses and/or complex needs.

People

• Serves as participant or liaison as assigned to designated medical staff, corporate community, or Board committees.
• Develops all managers through role modeling, teaching and delegation of appropriate decision-making responsibilities.
• Ensures the effective organizational structure of the division including:
  • Efficient and appropriate delineation of duties/responsibilities/workflow patterns.
  • Appropriate management/supervision and staffing levels.
  • Mechanisms for timely communication of pertinent information.
  • Delegates these responsibilities as appropriate. Assists subordinate managers with development of their department/unit organizational structures as well as with their own programs of professional/managerial development

Service

• Supports and promotes operational excellence initiatives
  • Rounds on patients, physicians, families, staff and other departments
  • Participates in hospital wide patient perception of care initiatives including but not limited to: Hospital/ System wide committees, HCAHP teams
  • Service recovery activities
  • Implements procedures for discharge follow up

Growth

• Develops departmental goals and practice standards. Supports and implements PCS philosophy and goals/ objectives at the unit level and in all interactions with other members of the health care team.
• Assists with the direction of major projects to prepare for a changing healthcare environment, including re-engineering and computerization of processes.

Finance

• Participation in the development of clinical and financial short- and long-term goals and objectives for Patient Care Services that is consistent with the strategic plans and mission of the system.
• Assists department leads in developing and meeting unit specific goals including staffing plans and Scope of Care. Monitors progress towards goals/objectives and provides feedback/follow up to supervisor regarding such progress.

Leadership

• Visionary leader who provides direction and purpose for their team, creates a shared goal that motivates and guides everyone toward a common objective. A leader with a clear vision who can inspire and align their team’s efforts toward achieving ambitious goals.
• Strategic and flexible leader who quickly adapts to changing work conditions, problem solves, seeks diverse opinions, carefully weigh the pros and cons and then choose a course of action with conviction but also builds trust and respect among team members, reinforcing the leader’s role as a trusted guide.
• A positive leader who possesses unwavering integrity to inspire confidence and maintain credibility, upholds personal and company values and principles, sets a moral compass for their teams, and fosters an environment of honesty and dependability; Conveys a positive attitude and image internally and in the community

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Hospital Administration or Business Administration, or closely related field preferred or wiliness to pursue a Master’s degree in the near future
• Five to seven years of progressively more responsible professional experience in order to:
  • Acquire advanced knowledge of the respective systems.
  • Develop knowledge of various licensing/accrediting standards and regulations.
  • Develop an understanding of hospitals and system-wide organizational structures.

Comprehensive Benefits Program (Not all inclusive)

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

Join our team of healthcare professionals at

Community Healthcare Systems

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We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS/Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

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