- Masters degree is required - Certification Preferred - CPR Required - Licensure Required - 7-10 years experience is required - Supervisory experience is required
SUMMARY
The Director is responsible and accountable to the Nurse Executive for the overall operation of unit/units under his/her direction, specifically the Emergency Department, Pediatric Inpatient and Emergency Department, and the Short Stay/Observation Unit.Directs a group of nurse managers, clinical program managers and/or other management staff.Ensures the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values.Accountable for measurement, assessment and improvement in nurse-sensitive patient and organizational outcomes, as well as the support of a professional nursing practice environment in which nurses are empowered to provide efficient, effective, safe, compassionate quality care.Is accountable to ensure the competence of registered nurses and their ongoing professional growth and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of and accredited program of professional nursingMasters degree in nursing, management or related field required.Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State ofMarylandor licensure in a compact state that allows practice inMaryland.Must maintain current CPR certification.National certification in Nursing Management or applicable clinical specialty preferred. Experience with performance improvement outcomes management and Service Excellence methods.Knowledge of current health care environment.At least ten (10) years progressive nursing management experience with demonstrated leadership ability required.Strong working knowledge of nursing standards, JCAHO standards, performance improvement methodology, service excellence, financial management, models of patient care, and professional practice.