Harris Health
Director of Nursing -Medical Surgical/Acute Care-LBJ Hospital
Harris Health, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety‑net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient‑centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for the operational, human resource, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s). The DON works with the administrative director to translate pavilion and department strategic plans and policies into a unit plan suitable to the unique operational needs. The DON leads implementation and evaluation of the unit plan and provides reports relevant to achievement of goals. The DON is accountable for assuring the Harris Health System Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) is implemented and targeted outcomes are achieved on assigned units. The DON provides oversight to ensure unit‑level care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with the NPPM framework. In addition, the DON facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice‑level advancement of unit personnel. The DON has the authority to make all operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned unit(s) as long as those decisions are consistent with district, nursing, and departmental policies, standards, and other Chief Nursing Office and Nurse Executive Council approved guidelines. The DON is accountable for creating an environment that cultivates exemplary patient care and supports professional nursing practice.
Education Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing or related field. Holds at least one of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.
License & Certifications
Applicable professional certification in administration to be completed within two (2) years, if not held at the time of appointment.
Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Registered Nurse; current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.
Work Experience Five (5) years of RN experience with at least three (3) years in related clinical area of practice. Medical/Surgical acute care experience preferred.
Management Experience Two (2) years of related management/leadership experience is required.
Communication Skills
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing / Correspondence
Writing / Reports
Proficiencies: PC, MS Word
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical.
Work Schedule Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On Call.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
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Job Summary The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for the operational, human resource, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s). The DON works with the administrative director to translate pavilion and department strategic plans and policies into a unit plan suitable to the unique operational needs. The DON leads implementation and evaluation of the unit plan and provides reports relevant to achievement of goals. The DON is accountable for assuring the Harris Health System Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) is implemented and targeted outcomes are achieved on assigned units. The DON provides oversight to ensure unit‑level care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with the NPPM framework. In addition, the DON facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice‑level advancement of unit personnel. The DON has the authority to make all operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned unit(s) as long as those decisions are consistent with district, nursing, and departmental policies, standards, and other Chief Nursing Office and Nurse Executive Council approved guidelines. The DON is accountable for creating an environment that cultivates exemplary patient care and supports professional nursing practice.
Education Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Masters degree in Nursing or related field. Holds at least one of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree.
License & Certifications
Applicable professional certification in administration to be completed within two (2) years, if not held at the time of appointment.
Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program.
Registered Nurse; current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
Other certificates as required by unit/service.
Work Experience Five (5) years of RN experience with at least three (3) years in related clinical area of practice. Medical/Surgical acute care experience preferred.
Management Experience Two (2) years of related management/leadership experience is required.
Communication Skills
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking)
Writing / Correspondence
Writing / Reports
Proficiencies: PC, MS Word
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical.
Work Schedule Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On Call.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
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