Nursing Director, Cardiovascular ICU, VOLOL

Experience: • 3 years recent clinical nursing experience • Background in tertiary-level care (Cardiac, Neuro, and/or Transplant strongly preferred)? Education/Certification: • BSN or MSN with BLS and appropriate certification per specialty and/or regulatory agency is required Summary: The Nursing Director manages one or more defined areas of nursing responsibilities. Has direct supervision of assigned staff and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accountable for providing a professional practice environment, promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy. Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in area of responsibility and within the organization as a whole. Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles. Has 24 hour accountability for assigned unit.

Position Responsibilities: Best People • Articulates and implements a compelling and actionable vision, mission, philosophy, and core values, and communicates uniformly to staff. Demonstrates leadership and accountability for all department functions and goals. • Oversees ongoing orientation and staff development. • Empowers staff to participate in decision-making. Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of the staff. • Drives recruitment process, selection, and retention to support Virtua’s employment of the Best People. Aligns clinical needs with employee skill sets and competence. Clinical Quality and Safety • Enforces high patient care standards based on evidence and research. • Ensures Care Coordination by facilitating the interaction of nursing services with other members of the health care team. • Evaluates the quality, safety and appropriateness of care utilizing patient outcome data and takes appropriate action depending on results. • Ensures implementation of evidence based best practices across the system. • Excellent Service (Patient Satisfaction). • Responsible for service and satisfaction outcomes for patient population. Resource Stewardship • Manage selection of staff for appropriate staffing, scheduling, and assignments. • Develops, monitors and is accountable financial performance of the assigned departments. • Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice.

Position Qualifications: Required / Experience Required: Requires 3 years recent clinical experience. Demonstrates competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current NJ RN license. BSN or Bachelor's in related field is required. Master’s Degree in related field preferred. Effective 2/1/14, applicants must have a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing. Training/Certifications/Licensure: BLS certification Appropriate certification per specialty and/or regulatory agency is required. Maintains appropriate certification and professional organization membership. Keeps abreast of current nursing practice RD_N