Director, Nursing

Atlantic Medical Center is seeking a Director of Nursing for Hackettstown Medical Center. The successful candidate will be visible, an outstanding communicator, able to build relationships across a diverse organization, and respectful of others, yet able to make tough decisions and enhance the operations of the organization. This will take an individual that is highly creative and who can eliminate unnecessary waste, while ensuring Atlantic Health System are supported in their efforts to deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. The successful candidate will have a track record of success working closely with physicians to improve operations and profitability. Responsibilities: People-Creates a working environment that promotes positive employee engagement, adherence to company policies, effective communications, collaboration, innovation, optimal productivity and continuous learning. Assures that systems are in place to ensure appropriate resources and competent staff. Cost/Budget-Directs department operations on a continuous basis and advises management on operational and functional improvement opportunities. Ensures that budget monitoring processes are in place and that appropriate action plans are established to address variances outside of established parameters. Identifies and implements ways to reduce and control expenses, as well as enhance revenues in the hospital and assigned areas. Ensures staff and physician awareness of cost impact on organization. Service-Focuses staff on continuously building customer satisfaction for patients, physicians, colleagues, the community and other departments served. Engages staff in continually raising the bar in service excellence. Growth-Communicates effectively as hospital/system advocate to members of the community, continually seeks ways to promote organization to the public. Quality-Assures that implementation of standards of professional practice occurs, reviewing and revising according to policy or as necessary to reflect changes in practice and to ensure safe, effective and efficient patient care. Develop with our physician colleagues, a system wide quality review program. Ensures compliance with local, state, federal rules and regulations and OSHA and JC standards. Consistently, with others, evaluates core processes for redesign opportunities to improve operations, reduce cost, reduce cycle time, enhance service and improve performance. Physicians-Promotes and maintains harmonious and effective relationships with physicians. Develops collaborative models for structured communications and strategic, program and quality initiatives. Directs the operations function in conjunction with business growth, introduction of new operational systems, meeting organizational financial objectives, and meeting organizational goals in relation to safety, quality, and timely delivery of products or services. Assists with development of organization's policies, practices, and attainment of operating goals Assesses and assists in upgrading the management talent base within operations to achieve growth and meet market needs. Assists in the development of quality improvement programs that design, plan, measure, and improve the functions and key clinical populations served Coordinates needed support to operations areas through intradepartmental interface for smooth workflow and cost-efficient product or service. Develops and maintains performance standards for direct and indirect reports. Acts as a role model, mentor, and training coach for team members. Managing fiscal operation of assigned departments using the budget as a guideline for revenue and expense analysis on an ongoing basis to determine potential variances and make adjustments where necessary. Developing and updating department goals consistent with the facility’s strategic business plan, mission and vision. Skill in creating an energetic and enthusiastic work environment where people have positive attitudes about their work. Skill in preparing reports, manuals, or other documents that contain complex information and are intended to be read by others without a technical background. Establishes a culture of accountability and drives an unrelenting passion for excellence that demonstrates top tier performance and cutting-edge innovation. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelors Degree of Nursing and Science RN NJ License Master's Degree required Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a progressively leadership position Professional Certification Recommended Excellent oral/written communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of management, physicians, clinicians, support staff and customers. Must possess a strong process improvement and financial management expertise. ABOUT US At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Home Care and Hospice Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners. We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets NJ Sustainable Business Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission’s advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.