Nursing Director

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

A registered healthcare professional who provides administrative direction on a 24-hour basis for the delivery of patient care or other patient care support service. The Department Director is responsible for the development of evaluation of his/her service taking into account future trends and anticipated changes in the industry. The Department Director maintains the operation of a service in a fiscally responsible manner and seeks new opportunities for improvement of services to patients/customers including efficiency programs and cost reduction efforts. The department Director supports the mission of the hospital and health system.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Current management/leadership experience required.

Three to five years of progressive experience in the service or profession.

Clinical Department Directors should have a minimum of four years experience at the staff level, with evidence of growth in leadership skills.

Experience working with and directing others in a fair, consistent and respectful manner.

Education and Training:

Baccalaureate Degree required, Masters Degree in Nursing, other healthcare field, or business desirable.

License, Certification & Registration:

RN License - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts

Other Requirements:

Viewed as a role model for professionalism.

Ability to interpret and administer policies.

Demonstrates leadership ability and communicates a strong work ethic and commitment toward excellence in the healthcare service or profession.

Excellent interpersonal skills, communicates effectively with patients, family members, physicians, management and staff.

Well-organized and able to handle a variety of complex assignments simultaneously.

Demonstrated understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.

Demonstrated dependability.

Documented effectiveness in confronting problems and resolving conflict.

Other Addendum(s) Requirements:

N/A