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Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing Operations is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a group of patient care areas within the hospital. This leadership position involves directing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting patient safety, and implementing evidence-based practices.
Essential Functions
Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies. Manages nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs. Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Monitors patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, hospital administration, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Stays current with advancements in nursing practice and healthcare regulations to maintain high standards of care. Leads efforts in infection prevention and control within the unit in the way of audits and related education at the direction of nursing leadership and infection prevention. Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for the nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred 3-5 years clinical nursing experience required 2-4 years of experience in a management or leadership role required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based care. Leadership and team management skills to mentor and develop nursing staff. Expertise in healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements. Financial acumen for budget management, resource allocation, and cost control. Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams, hospital leadership, and nursing staff.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
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Director of Nursing Operations
role at
Lower Keys Medical Center 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director of Nursing Operations
role at
Lower Keys Medical Center Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This position is for a full time Director of Nursing Operations position at Lower Keys Medical Center located in Key West, FL.
Benefits include:
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing Operations is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a group of patient care areas within the hospital. This leadership position involves directing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting patient safety, and implementing evidence-based practices.
Essential Functions
Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies. Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies. Manages nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs. Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Monitors patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, hospital administration, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Stays current with advancements in nursing practice and healthcare regulations to maintain high standards of care. Leads efforts in infection prevention and control within the unit in the way of audits and related education at the direction of nursing leadership and infection prevention. Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for the nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred 3-5 years clinical nursing experience required 2-4 years of experience in a management or leadership role required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based care. Leadership and team management skills to mentor and develop nursing staff. Expertise in healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements. Financial acumen for budget management, resource allocation, and cost control. Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams, hospital leadership, and nursing staff.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
INDLEAD
To apply, please email heather_stirdivant@chs.net
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lower Keys Medical Center by 2x Get notified about new Director of Nursing jobs in
Key West, FL . Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr