Senior Director of Nursing Operations
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Director of Nursing - Operations oversees nursing staff and overall 24-hour nursing operations at Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital (SBELIH), which includes the ED, Medsurg, ICU, Detox, Rehab, Psychiatry Nursing Units and Nursing Supervision. Oversight includes evaluating and directing all nursing employees, establishing goals for the nursing department and creating and enforcing quality metrics and compliant healthcare policies to meet regulatory requirements that is evidence informed. Additionally, the Senior Director of Nursing - Operations ensures adequate and competent nursing staff service and nursing leadership at all levels. The Senior Director of Nursing - Operations provides positive, strengths-based leadership and mentorship to the senior nursing group, including nurse managers and nursing supervisors/administrative coordinators, and administrative staff within the nursing department.
Main Responsibilities:
Direct, supervise and evaluate performance of nursing staff
Develop and execute staffing plans, forecasts, and procedures
Create and maintain a positive, educational, and supportive culture
Provide oversight for unit nursing staffing schedules (24-hours a day, seven days a week)
Oversee SBELIH's Comprehensive Stroke Certification program and ensure compliance with all associated standards
Set objectives and long-term goals for self and departments the post holder oversees, based on best available evidence, and local regulatory/practice needs
Determine and track quality and regulatory metrics based on operational and strategic needs
Make reports and present identified quality and regulatory metrics
Budget management, including expenditure tracking
Establish collaboration and build long-term relationships with relevant departments; create and present reports and presentations to senior managers.
Experience:
Five years of post-licensure acute care hospital experience required
Substantial clinical nursing experience in at least two of the following nursing specialties: addiction medicine, ER, critical care, neuro (specifically stroke care), and medical surgical
Three years of progressive leadership required
Community Hospital nursing experience preferred
Personnel management experience required
Knowledge of hospital budgeting and financial reporting
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Teaching experience preferred
Proficient at using computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Education and Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Licensed and currently registered to practice professional nursing in New York State
Baccalaureate in Nursing or health related field required
Master's in nursing or health related field required
MBA and/or Doctorate in Nursing or related field preferred
Commitment to continuing professional development
BLS/CPT/ACLS required
ANCC or equivalent Specialty Nursing credentials preferred (e.g. PMH, CCRN, NEA)
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift or assist in lifting client from bed to chair to standing or vice versa.
Must be able to respond quickly in an emergent situation.
Must be able to communicate orally in an emergent situation.
Must be able to use stairs in an emergent situation.
Must be able to walk, carry semi-heavy equipment and reach overhead.
Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clients or associates.
Special Notes:
Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
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