Director of Nursing SNF and LTAC

Baylor Scott & White Health

Temple, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Director of Nursing (DON), Emergency Medicine, Healthcare, Leadership, Legal, Licensing, Metrics, Nonprofit, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Progress Reports, Quality Control, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Rehabilitation Medicine, Reporting Dashboards, Service Delivery, Social Work, Standards of Care, Trend Analysis
LOCATION
Temple, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

We serve faithfully by doing whats right with a joyful heart.

We never settle by constantly striving for better.

We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

You, as Director of Nursing, will plan, direct, and coordinate clinical services. Offer guidance in all care areas, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services in various healthcare facilities. You will oversee patient care departments. Areas include social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and pharmacy. Youll implement clinical priorities in line with patient care vision. Your input will implement protocols and policies. Youll develop patient care models and drive nursing quality improvements. Ensure operational efficiency, high standards of care, and top-notch patient service.

Essential Functions of the Role

Providing direction for all nursing services within your area of responsibility.

Designing and executing operational plans for nursing services that align with our overarching business goals.

Regularly check work to ensure it meets standards. Make adjustments if work falls short of standards.

Setting unit-specific improvement goals, reporting progress to senior leadership and quality control councils for review.

Undertaking thorough investigations of adverse events, examining data, discerning trends, and identifying opportunities for advancement.

Passionately working with departments beyond nursing to create processes that enhance patient care and satisfaction.

Regularly observing and interacting with clinical environments to know patient needs and communicate findings.

Ensuring all activities in your area of responsibility adhere to all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.

Tailoring metrics, dashboards, and tools to oversee service delivery and pinpoint areas for improvement and education.

Key Success Factors

Working across various departments and clinical disciplines within large, complex healthcare organizations is an additional desirable experience.

Aptitude in resolving issues and applying critical thinking is key to success.

Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION - Bachelors Degree, Masters highly preferred

EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.

About the Company

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Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1950