Nursing Director administers the nursing program in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Being a Nursing Director recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Additionally, Nursing Director requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to top management. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nursing Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing supervises and coordinates all activities related to nursing/clinical function; is responsible for planning, organizing, delegating, and controlling the services of the Center in an efficient and cost-effective manner; plans, schedules, and evaluates the work of the nursing/clinical personnel. The Director of Nursing establishes goals, objectives and performance standards, and Operating Policies and Procedures, interprets facility policies, standards and regulations for personnel, patients, medical staff and general public. The Director of Nursing of the Center functions as a patient care advocate and nursing advocate.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
As a representative of The Center, all comments, attitudes, actions and behaviors have a direct effect on the facilities image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliating schools, visitors, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, which is congruent with facility standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
Clear All
0 Nursing Director jobs found in Irvine, CA area