Nursing Operations Director - Acute Care

Gettysburg, PA | Leadership | Tracking Code: 102276

Job Description

Under general supervision, and in collaboration with other clinical leaders, provides clinical direction and management of activities related to the care management of assigned patient population, including clinical policy development and implementation, clinical data management and reporting, achieving clinical outcomes, improving cost-effectiveness, and interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination in the management of patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages the care management program for assigned patient population including clinical policy development and implementation, clinical data management and reporting, achieving improved clinical outcomes, improving cost effectiveness, and interdisciplinary collaboration and coordination in the management of patient care.

Collaborates with other clinical leaders to advance clinical process, system improvement, and sharing of resources across the system.

Develops and implements goals for operational area which are synergistic with the Blue Book objectives. Consistently monitors progress toward goals. Supports achievement of overall Nursing department goals.

Directs a collaborative planning process with clinicians within the service line to meet the needs of the assigned patient population.

Manages cost effective clinical staffing across the continuum of care.

Collaborates with, and mentors the management team within the service line.

Coordinates clinical performance improvement activities within the clinical area.

Supports and mentors shared decision-making process and clinical advancement philosophy.

Utilizes lean principles to foster operational improvement in patient centeredness, quality of care and cost-effectiveness.

Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements and seeks to keep clinical areas continuously in compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:  3 - 5 years

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Certification:  Registration and current RN license in PA; appropriate clinical specialty certification as required

Lyndsay Douglass
Lyndsay Douglass
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