ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director Nursing, in conjunction with Director Nursing, is responsible 24 hours, 7 days a week for the operations and function of their assigned nursing unit/units. The Assistant Director is accountable for the management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery; the management of human, fiscal, and other resources; the development of personnel; compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning, and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the areas of responsibility and the hospital as a whole. The Assistant Director serves as a patient advocate and for assuring that all patient needs including physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
· Responsible for supporting the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation within areas as assigned.
· Assists in managing the overall operations in accordance with hospital administered policies, standards of nursing practices, and regulatory requirements, providing the highest level of care for all patients.
· Promotes patient/family focused care as the highest priority and strives to meet customer expectations for quality and satisfaction as measured by established metrics.
· Helps to facilitate employee engagement plans using evidence-based strategies designed to meet goals and set metrics.
· Assists in Providing administrative and financial accountability for planning, directing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling functions, and activities, delegating authority as necessary. Develops and aligns goals with the organization’s strategic plans. Champions ideas that add value to the organization.
· Manages and meets financial performance targets including revenue performance and controls spending of departmental budget. Prepares and monitors budget in accordance with the anticipated needs of organization. Uses budget and financial tools to measure performance. Oversees efficient staffing daily basis.
· Understands regulatory compliance issues which affect the system and department, including OSHA, DCF, TJC, EEOC, CDC, ACHA, etc. and ensures that departments and personnel maintain compliance at all times.
· Oversees all unit/area activities to ensure operations are safe, efficient, and effective for both patient/families and customers.
· Oversees various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
· Understands and accepts the continual nature of change associated with the healthcare environment and the importance of remaining flexible in order to meet changing demands and assist staff to understand change.
· Sets and maintains the highest levels of service to patients, family members, visitors, physicians, and other hospital departments. Promptly investigates and appropriately responds to patient, visitor, and physician complaints.
· Utilizes performance management expertise to facilitate the achievement of department goals. Holds staff accountable for adherence to department and hospital policies and procedures and department goals. Initiates and implements policies and procedures to ensure that standards of care and service are clearly understood and followed by all staff members.
· Actively supports and promotes a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly supports and consistently communicates the mission of the Nursing Department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care.
· Functions in role of Director Nursing, in the director’s absence.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Bachelor Science in Nursing with 1 year of RN experience OR 7 years of RN experience required; Master’s Degree preferred.
· Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
· Other certifications/qualifications may be required based on the specific unit or specialty.
· Analytical, motivational, and strategic planning skills required.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
