Job Summary
Provides leadership and direction for areas of responsibility. Works collaboratively with senior leadership for strategic planning.
Job Responsibilities
- Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
- Directs and/or assists in prompt resolution of issues and complaints.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in assigned areas of responsibility.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
- Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, corrective actions, and continuing education initiatives.
- Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget. Approves and/or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Ensures a high level of patient care is maintained in assigned areas of responsibility through coordination and management of personnel and resources.
- Uses sound business and clinical management strategies to maintain and improve quality; ensures appropriate access; meets established financial goals; develops, implements, and communicates a service line plan, which is aligned with and supports corporate goals.
- Performs job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
- Works autonomously within a stressful environment.
- Align nursing leadership decisions with OH strategic imperatives.
- Assist in developing initiatives to support the strategic priorities for nursing and updating the nursing strategic framework.
- Implement the vision and strategic plan for patient care.
- Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire OR
- Master's degree or higher in nursing related field required upon hire
- A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience required
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Department specific competencies for positions are detailed in the unit/department scope of practice.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.