Sr Director, Nursing, Womens Service Line, IFMC

The Senior Director, Nursing Services, Womens Service Line at IFMC oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization’s goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success. May act on behalf of the CNE in her/his absence and depending on facility. Works collaboratively with respective physician chairpersons, CMO and service line administrators in program development and all departmental initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, coordination and evaluation of clinical programs of nursing care, education and research-related activities for designated clinical divisions/departments. Responsible for the implementation of system-wide initiatives related to nursing and model of care with particular emphasis on continuity of care, the nurse-patient-family relationship/experience and the development of appropriate accountability systems.
• Serves as primary resource in the development of systems that promote continuity of care and accountability for practice. Seeks every opportunity to further the development of nursing.
• Collaborates with vice presidents and administrators to identify appropriate non-clinical supports for the delivery of safe, effective patient and family care and to ensure that clinicians have available to them the necessary supports to carry out their clinical responsibilities. Assesses environmental needs, including the need for equipment and supplies that support the delivery of safe, effective patient and family care. Works with appropriate colleagues to ensure the availability, accessibility, and effectiveness of such resources.
• Participates as a member of nursing senior management in policy development. Works collaboratively with administrative and clinical colleagues to business plans, clinical programs and services. Accountable for nursing programs of care within the division(s). Supports and carries out the philosophy, goals and objectives of the department as well as the mission of the institution. Implements standards of care and provides direction and consultation to others in developing policies for nursing. Works with Risk Management and the Legal department staff by identifying potential risks and investigating incidents. Takes appropriate corrective action and evaluates effectiveness. Participates in and provides leadership in the development of a programmatic approach to care programs and outcomes management, focusing on clinical outcomes, patient access and throughput, functional outcomes, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, physician satisfaction and financial outcomes.
• Prepares and recommends a divisional budget, based on identified goals and statistical data, designed to support the clinical objectives of the Nursing Department.Implements the approved budget for the clinical division. Is accountable for monitoring the budget and controlling variances.Develops a master staffing plan for the division .Approves unit-based plans developed by Patient Care Director/Nurse Managers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse
• Experience - 4 years of progressive nursing Director/Management experience
• Education - BSN and Master's in Nursing, Business, Health Administration or related field OR Master's Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a highly matrixed/ service line structure
• Experience as a nursing leader over womens speciality service lines

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