RN Director of Nursing of Women Services

Adventist Health System is the largest not-for-profit, Protestant healthcare organization in the US. Today, the organization provides 37 hospitals totaling more than 6,000 licensed beds, care for nearly 4 million patients each year in inpatient, outpatient and emergency room visits, and employ almost 43,000 members of their communities in full and part-time positions. When Seventh-day Adventist healthcare began, philosophy was translated into life-saving and life-enhancing service when mission was put into action. Today, our mission of extending the healing ministry of Christ depends not only on our commitment to Christian ideals but on our efforts to provide nothing less than extraordinary compassionate care. Job Description General SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Director has 24 hour responsibility for the management of two or more patient care units within a specialized area.  Leads and directs patient care delivery systems. Prepares and implements appropriate annual budget for department.  Utilizes knowledge of current trends and practices in the nursing profession.  Accountable for continuous quality improvement in assigned areas of responsibility.  Promotes research attitude, assists with studies related to nursing practice.  May assist with instruction and be available as a resource person for students of nursing.  Facilitates communication between nursing and medical staffs and other hospital departments.  Serves as community resource person.  Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.  Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all..Knowledge and Skills Required:1.  Demonstrates ability to partner within the nursing department, and with other disciplines and leaders.  2.  Demonstrates ability to make appropriate independent judgments.3.  Exhibits initiative and skill in identifying and seeing problems related to patient care      and/or personnel.4.  Demonstrates enthusiasm and devotion to job.5.  Ensures development of policies, programs and evidence-based practice consistent with standards.6.  Establishes high degree of leadership, interest, creativity and maturity for job. 7.  Represents nursing as a role model of professional conduct, dress and demeanor.8.  Provides leadership in human resources development and management.   9.  Possesses a commitment to patient oriented practice and professional growth 10. Applies cost containment principles while endeavoring to create new or improved  methods of cooperation.  11. Acquires resources for function and process.12.  Demonstrates ability to complete project details, which may necessitate extended hours. Education and Experience Required:·   Graduate of school of nursing.·   Bachelor of Science degree required. (BSN preferred)·   Master of Science degree preferred Nursing management experience (5 years experience preferred) Licensure/Certification or Registration Required:Current Florida license to practice professional nursing.At Florida Hospital, our primary customers are patients and families, our partners are physicians, and our team members are all employees of Florida Hospital. This position requires excellent oral/written communications skills to develop/implement policies and procedures, and to serve as a liaison between various Florida Hospital entities. Accepts direction and responds to an ever-changing matrix of Hospital needs. Displays leadership ability, accepts responsibility, exercises authority, and functions independently, using effective written and verbal communication. Demonstrates ability to obtain and analyze facts, and apply sound judgment. Exhibits reliability and promptness in effectively completing assignments. Cognizant of cost containment measures and creates an atmosphere encou raging this practice. Manages fiscal resources, striving to utilize the Hospital s assets diligently and responsibly. Nurtures positive interpersonal relationships working well with others, using tact and diplomacy. Possesses insight into an employee's potential growth and development and demonstrates the ability to effectively and impartially counsel. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with Hospital administration, staff, clinicians, physicians, and community members. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.  Apply Online   Link to all Company Jobs   Send this Job to a Friend Privacy Policy  |  Company Website