Director of Nursing, Women's Health & Inpatient Surgery

Company: St. Vincent's Medical Center
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Shift Details : Workwhere every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to workwith one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment mattershere. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensivehealthcare network. St. Vincent's Medical Center, with more than 3,200 associates, is a473-bed community teaching hospital including a 76-bed inpatient psychiatricfacility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group and St. Vincent'sSpecial Needs Services. St. Vincent's Medical Center is committed toexceptional health care for all with special attention to persons living inpoverty and those who are most vulnerable. St. Vincent's has been a Magnetdesignated organization since 2012. It is the first hospital in FairfieldCounty to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system'ssecond largest hospital. Position Summary: TheDirector of Nursing will be responsible for the oversight of the Inpatient Surgicalunits and the Women's Health Service line including the Family Birthing Centerand Newborn ICU. TheDirector has primary responsibility for operational and performance standards,nursing practice standards, fiscal management and clinical practice for patientcare and service delivery. The Director will collaborate with physicianleaders, the management team and relevant clinical and administrative leadersto plan comprehensive Women's Health programs and ensure that the highest levelof quality patient centered care is delivered. Working closelywith the Vice President of Patient Care Services, the Director will improveoperating results across the service lines by creating an integrated service line business planand operational metrics that align with the achievement of key hospitalstrategic objectives. Key Accountabilities:

• Ensures quality patient care by setting standards for nursing/patient care that are evidence based for the surgical, OB-GYN and infant care specialties, and holding managers and staff accountable for meeting the standards. Provides strategic oversight and management of assigned areas by providing direction to managers and supervisors to evaluate their managerial effectiveness for their assigned areas
• Creates, presents and integrates service line business and operational plans/metrics which align with the achievement of key hospital strategic objectives
• Facilitates continuous performance improvementby encouraging innovation, supporting reasonable risk-taking, being open to newideas and keeping up to date in the clinical arena. Contributes to continuousperformance improvement by participating in quality initiatives and promoting asafe working environment (risk management and safety goals). Participates in and supports staff in thereliable and valid measurement of outcomes. Ensures the use of high reliability principles to assure patient andemployee safety
• Creates a thriving, trusting team culture. Provides team with clear expectations, positive and constructive feedback to maximize potential and improve performance. Encourages professional development, identifying opportunities for growth and ongoing education. Promotes and oversees the employment of an effective peer review process relative to evidence based standards
• Supports the Magnet culture by promoting shared governance/shared decision making within nursing services and across the organization. Identifies cutting edge nursing quality indicators, developmental needs, performance improvement, research initiatives and other activities that sustain and advance a culture of excellence
• Ensures the alignment of daily operations, delivery of services, staffing and department needs with operational requirements and development goals. Directs all process and productivity improvements for assigned services which may include special projects
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission as well as State, Local and Federal regulatory agencies. Consults with recommendations of professional bodies to ensure evidence based practice
• Participates in the preparation of operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the department leaders; forecasts demand for services and conducts trending analysis. Monitors overall performance of the departments against a pre-defined set of outcomes measures of performance standards- financial, clinical quality and service, and implements programs to close any gap in performance
• Develops and updates clinical plans addressing: quality improvement, marketing/market share growth and analysis, capital equipment planning; technology assessment plan, revenue issues (payer, capitation), and human resource needs
• Serves as a role model to staff by continuously demonstrating the organization's H3W leadership behaviors, values and principles, creating and maintaining effective, positive customer service relationships by identifying and ensuring that needs are met, responding appropriately to difficult interactions, and educating the staff on providing an exceptional patient experience
• Serve as a coach and mentor to leaders and staff; someone who drives clinical performance, evidence-based practices, and compassionate patient centered care. Conduct rounds to assess appropriate patient assignments, evaluate patient care and patient/family satisfaction
• Links the function to other organizationfunctions by personally participating in work groups and teams, by encouragingstaff to participate in cross-organization activities, and by integrating withother functions in order to contribute to the achievement of Hospital-wideresults. Organizes the collection,interpretation and use of credible, accurate and consistent data related to thestructure, process and outcomes of practice Qualifications
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees are required. At least one degree must be in Nursing
• Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
• Professional Certification is preferred
• Four plus years of progressive leadership experience in an acute care setting is required
• Five plus years of clinical experience in Women's Health and/or Surgical Service is required
• Highly effective analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills required - both written and verbal
• Excellent leadership skills. Visible leader with proven ability to coach, mentor and influence
• Demonstrated success in partnering with physicians to plan, implement and grow clinical programs Wetake great care of careers.

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