Assistant Director-Nursing

About the role

Job Summary   Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for areas of nursing programs/services, implementation of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served     Job Responsibilities     Job Responsibilities     • Contributes in the development, and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.   • Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility.   • Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility.   • Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.   • Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.   • Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.   Specifications     Experience   DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired    3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience     Education   DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired    Bachelor?s Degree. Master's Degree.   Training   DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired  Special Skills   DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired    Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery. Certification   Licensure   DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired    RN     Reporting Relationships   Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships   Yes     Work Environment     Functional Demands   LabelShort DescriptionFull Description  Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart   Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)   Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)   Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.   Functional Demands Rating   Sedentary Light Medium Heavy   Activity Level Throughout Workday     Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting   Frequent   Physical Activity Requirements - Standing   Frequent   Physical Activity Requirements - Walking   Frequent   Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Bending   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion   Occasional   Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell       Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear       Sensory Requirements   Color DiscriminationNear VisionFar VisionDepth PerceptionHearing  Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate   Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Chemical   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Radiation   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter   Not Anticipated   Environmental Requirements - Other