Director of Nursing

1 month ago

Grand Prairie, United States Parkland Health and Hospital System Full time
Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

  • Responsible for the overall direction and daily operational activities of designated department including planning, budget, personnel, quality improvement, coordinating clinical services, policy development and collaboration with physicians and administration to ensure high quality, patient-centered services.

 

Minimum Specifications

 

Education

  • Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Must hold at a minimum, a master's degree. If the master's degree is not in nursing then either a baccalaureate degree or doctoral degree must be in nursing.
  • Current incumbents in the role as of 5/1/2023 must obtain a master's degree no later than 4/30/2026.

 

Experience

  •  Must have 8 years of experience to include 3 years of progressive leadership.

 

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

  • None

 

Certification/Registration/Licensure

  • Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license.
  • Preferred Specialty Nursing

 

Certification Required Tests for Placement Skills or Special Abilities

  • Provides leadership to assigned department patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians and department leaders.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in resource management including budget and personnel practices.
  • Must have excellent leadership skills and be capable of motivating, recruiting and educating leaders through department adaptations.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of Parkland policies, structure, procedures and mission.
  • Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

 

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for effective fiscal management of multiple departments. Prepares the annual budget, incorporating Parkland and department goals. Periodically analyzes revenue and losses, revising budget, staffing, billing, facility access or other practices to accommodate cost effective findings. Ensures informed use of department resources through clear policies including equipment, supplies, personnel hiring/training practices and service utilization. Investigates, evaluates and implements expertise in cost management from diverse sources such as multidisciplinary committees, articles, journals, other hospitals, vendors, senior management, nursing and medical staff. Administers the operating, capital and payroll budgets to ensure that the department has the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the department.

2. Responsible for drafting quality management practices in support of patient centered/patient valued services. Collaborates with Quality and Risk management staff to develop, implement and evaluate quality indicators such as quality checklists, chart audits, patient/employee surveys and monitor trends. Incorporates relevant studies and findings (infection control, customer service) into department practices. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows for the department and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of Parkland.

3. Acts as a leadership resource for physicians, nurse managers, faculty, staff, patients/families, executive, other departments and employees. Provides reports for administrative and staff review. Researches information, delegates tasks in response to directives in a timely and appropriate manner and demonstrates responsiveness to innovation and cross-discipline expertise.

4. Responsible for a collaborative work team to ensure positive working relationships. Communicates effectively with physicians, department leaders, ancillary staff, other departments/units such as purchasing, environmental and linen services, administration and vendors. Maintains good communication with other hospitals and community healthcare providers.

5. Responsible for the condition and safety of the department facilities as measured by cleanliness, proper type, amount and functioning of equipment and overall environmental safety. Oversees timely and effective maintenance of equipment and rooms. Responsible for space planning, including renovations, capital repairs and acquisitions, as applicable.

6. Participates in hospital wide and interdisciplinary committees such as the Ethics Committee as appropriate to specialty.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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