Nurse Director, Kent Unit at Butler

The Nurse Director in a collaborative relationship with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer is responsible for the planning of clinical services to assure efficient and appropriate delivery of care to the unit’s specific patient population. The Nurse Director will adhere to organizational philosophies and assure that quality care is delivered in a cost effective manner. Provides overall administrative direction and leadership for clinical staff, policies, procedures and programs for the unit and will be responsible for the 24-hour delivery of nursing care in the department.

1.    Manages and directs all activities of the department by providing leadership and serving as a resource to follow through on issues, evaluates and identifies a plan for problem solving.

2.    Conducts formal and informal meetings to communicate ongoing goals, objectives, progress and related management information and for collaborative planning to meet the goals of the department.
3.    Maintains interface with nursing leadership to coordinate clinical operational activities to ensure adequate staffing.
4.    Identifies staff educational needs. Assures that there are appropriate competencies to assure staff educational needs are met.
5.    Direct personnel actions related to areas of responsibility including, but not limited to hiring, performance management, staff development, disciplinary action, etc.
6.    Assist in the development and communicate vision for care delivery models and facilitate ongoing refinement of such models.
7.    Ensure safe environment of care for all staff, patients, and families. Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, staff competence, licensure and continuing education requirements.
8.    Coordinate the resource needs for areas of responsibility, including reviewing and approving budgetary recommendations, and preparing variance analyses of budgeted revenues and expenses for areas of responsibility.

9.    Facilitates and evaluates inter-shift communication and cooperation. Plans and meets periodically with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for the purpose of setting unit goals and objectives.

10.    Develops a Performance Improvement Program to monitor the quality and effectiveness of care delivered in the department. Assures the Joint Commission standards are met. Collaborates with ACNO, Chiefs of services and other members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve the targets for the Quality Dashboard as set by the Board of Directors. 
11.    In collaboration with others in administrative leadership, develop strategic and operational plan for clinical areas. Communicate plans and continuously evaluate plans.
12.    Serves as Role models professional development. Responsible for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources. Maintains management competencies through attending seminars, in-services and/or reading journals.
13.    Performs all other related duties as assigned.

BSN required. Master’s degree in Nursing and or other related field required. RI State Nursing Licensure required as is graduation from an accredited nursing program. BLS required. A minimum of five year’s job-related experience is required; ten years of job-related experience preferred. Certification in administration or related specialty is preferred and required within two years of hire. 

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.