Director of Nursing - Support Services

Job Description Summary

The Director of Nursing-Support services reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. Under limited supervision, the Director of Nursing oversees and provides leadership for all clinical and support activities for their areas of responsibility. This role interacts proactively with other directors, leaders, physicians, nurses and other members of the health care delivery team to achieve desired outcomes. The Director of Nursing acts as a liaison between ICCE leaders and Directors of Ambulatory Services to assure continuity of care and goal alignment. Education: Master’s degree in Nursing; or Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; or Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Experience: Five years of healthcare leadership experience in administration or in a closely related activity, of which at least three years were in a management capacity in a hospital environment.
Licensure: Registered Nurse by South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA Equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000249 CHS - Administration - Nursing

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Directs one or more major functional areas of a department, a department, or a business unit. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate managers. More discretion and greater financial authority than lower management levels. Directs the analysis, planning, implementation, and expenditures and budget tracking of major operational projects or initiatives. Provides recommendations to the leaders throughout the organization. Leads in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations. Collaborates with department/business unit leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings. Establishes department policies and procedures. This role will serve as the primary liaison for the department. Manages and influences relationships with senior management team, administrators, functional area managers and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results.

Additional Job Description

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 9 years progressive work experience and 4 years management experience

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