Advocate Aurora Health
AMCSC Director of Nursing- NEW!
Advocate Aurora Health, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, us, 53082
Department:
34000 AMC Sheboygan County - Administration: Nursing
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Typically M-F day hours with the understanding that time may be flexed to ensure visibility to nursing teams on off hours/weekends.
Major Responsibilities:Coordinates and manages all resources necessary to provide optimal nursing care. This includes the availability of staff resources, patient care supplies and automated patient care systems. Also responsible for effectively managing resources through systems management, carefully coordinating system issues to assure optimal patient care.Responsible for using innovative and effective recruitment and retention strategies and coaching staff in recruitment and retention behaviors. Also responsible for establishing successful relationships and links with nursing instructors and students. Responsible for optimizing the work environment by effective use of all data, which includes but is not limited to employee feedback and the employee engagement index to enhance the retention of staff.Responsible for providing input, direction and expertise in the development, application, and evaluation of orientation and continuing education programs. Coaches staff to assist in identification of their goals to advance practice and career advancement. Develops a plan with employees for achievement of identified goals. Assists staff in areas where deficits are identified and in the identification of areas for growth.Responsible for evaluating the quality of patient care provided by all department staff by using the Standards of Practice and patient outcomes and other quality indicators to include peer review, incident reports, use of policy and procedures, evaluation of equipment, supplies and products. Responsible to ensure that appropriate resources are available for Performance Improvement initiatives on the department.Develops service strategies and monitors service levels against indicators to demonstrate improvement in customer and patient satisfaction. Coordinates and integrates services with other areas. Holds employees accountable for meeting department, facility, and Aurora Service Standards.Maintains and promotes effective relationships with and between patients, families, department staff, other departments, medical staff and their support staff, other health care facilities and vendors. Participates in problem resolution as needed. Acts as a liaison between medical and nursing staffs as necessary.Facilitates evidence-based nursing by creating an environment that encourages the utilization of evidence in practice; uses evidence in decision-making to maintain quality, cost and customer service; and ensures the integration of evidence in congruence with departmental, organizational, regional and Aurora strategic goals.Responsible for making recommendations for changes in nursing practice to shared governance councils and promotes new approaches and concepts. Responsible for participating in shared governance councils as a management representative, as a work group member, or by providing feedback as requested to the councils. Responsible for supporting shared governance in the department by holding staff accountable and by monitoring and counseling the department representative(s) to ensure role compliance.Responsible for achieving care management targets in area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for achieving patient loyalty targets. Responsible for achieving target improvements in employee engagement. Plans for staffing needs appropriately meeting established productivity benchmarks.Responsible for attaining and maintaining department's compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation, and other regulatory bodies.Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, andMaster's Degree in Nursing, orMaster's Degree in Health Care Administration, orMaster's Degree in Business Management or related field.Experience Required:
Typically requires 7 years of experience in nursing leadership that includes experiences in the management of multiple, large, complex acute care departments. Includes 3 years of management experience in managing staff and budgets.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Master's degree required, if Bachelors degree is in a field besides nursing, Master's degree must be in Nursing.Demonstrated business, financial, and clinical skills to manage the operations of assigned departments to ensure high quality, patient focused care.Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills with the ability to develop and coach staff as well as the ability to delegate appropriately.Strong listening and critical thinking skills.Strong skills in the management of human resources.Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong planning and organization skills.Demonstrated experience in the use of personal computers, productivity software and nursing information systemsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job.May be exposed to hazardous conditions and thus must wear protective clothing as needed.Working atmosphere may contain fumes and odors.Must be able to walk the majority of the workday.Must have functional speech, vision, smell, and hearing.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.
34000 AMC Sheboygan County - Administration: Nursing
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Typically M-F day hours with the understanding that time may be flexed to ensure visibility to nursing teams on off hours/weekends.
Major Responsibilities:Coordinates and manages all resources necessary to provide optimal nursing care. This includes the availability of staff resources, patient care supplies and automated patient care systems. Also responsible for effectively managing resources through systems management, carefully coordinating system issues to assure optimal patient care.Responsible for using innovative and effective recruitment and retention strategies and coaching staff in recruitment and retention behaviors. Also responsible for establishing successful relationships and links with nursing instructors and students. Responsible for optimizing the work environment by effective use of all data, which includes but is not limited to employee feedback and the employee engagement index to enhance the retention of staff.Responsible for providing input, direction and expertise in the development, application, and evaluation of orientation and continuing education programs. Coaches staff to assist in identification of their goals to advance practice and career advancement. Develops a plan with employees for achievement of identified goals. Assists staff in areas where deficits are identified and in the identification of areas for growth.Responsible for evaluating the quality of patient care provided by all department staff by using the Standards of Practice and patient outcomes and other quality indicators to include peer review, incident reports, use of policy and procedures, evaluation of equipment, supplies and products. Responsible to ensure that appropriate resources are available for Performance Improvement initiatives on the department.Develops service strategies and monitors service levels against indicators to demonstrate improvement in customer and patient satisfaction. Coordinates and integrates services with other areas. Holds employees accountable for meeting department, facility, and Aurora Service Standards.Maintains and promotes effective relationships with and between patients, families, department staff, other departments, medical staff and their support staff, other health care facilities and vendors. Participates in problem resolution as needed. Acts as a liaison between medical and nursing staffs as necessary.Facilitates evidence-based nursing by creating an environment that encourages the utilization of evidence in practice; uses evidence in decision-making to maintain quality, cost and customer service; and ensures the integration of evidence in congruence with departmental, organizational, regional and Aurora strategic goals.Responsible for making recommendations for changes in nursing practice to shared governance councils and promotes new approaches and concepts. Responsible for participating in shared governance councils as a management representative, as a work group member, or by providing feedback as requested to the councils. Responsible for supporting shared governance in the department by holding staff accountable and by monitoring and counseling the department representative(s) to ensure role compliance.Responsible for achieving care management targets in area(s) of responsibility. Responsible for achieving patient loyalty targets. Responsible for achieving target improvements in employee engagement. Plans for staffing needs appropriately meeting established productivity benchmarks.Responsible for attaining and maintaining department's compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation, and other regulatory bodies.Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, andMaster's Degree in Nursing, orMaster's Degree in Health Care Administration, orMaster's Degree in Business Management or related field.Experience Required:
Typically requires 7 years of experience in nursing leadership that includes experiences in the management of multiple, large, complex acute care departments. Includes 3 years of management experience in managing staff and budgets.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Master's degree required, if Bachelors degree is in a field besides nursing, Master's degree must be in Nursing.Demonstrated business, financial, and clinical skills to manage the operations of assigned departments to ensure high quality, patient focused care.Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills with the ability to develop and coach staff as well as the ability to delegate appropriately.Strong listening and critical thinking skills.Strong skills in the management of human resources.Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong planning and organization skills.Demonstrated experience in the use of personal computers, productivity software and nursing information systemsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to operate all equipment essential in performing the job.May be exposed to hazardous conditions and thus must wear protective clothing as needed.Working atmosphere may contain fumes and odors.Must be able to walk the majority of the workday.Must have functional speech, vision, smell, and hearing.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.