Director of Nursing

Directs and coordinates functions and activities of nursing department and assigned clinical operation departments. Consults with and advises Administrator on the general operation of the hospital. Develops nursing and clinical departments goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures. Organizes nursing and clinical departments according to administrative and nursing service guidelines; ensures compliance with legal, organizational, and medical staff standards. Has authority and responsibility for establishing, directing, and implementing the Standards of Nursing Practice and the clinical operations and financial matters related to allnursing and clinical care areas and functions. In a Network Market receives direction from and has a staff reporting relationship with the Network Market Sr CCO/CCO.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or clinical specialty.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for education requirements.
Licenses/Certification
Registered Nurse in the state.
Experience
Minimum of three years experience in healthcare administration/management.
Minimum of three years experience in hospital management in an inpatient, acute care environment.
Graduate level education may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience