System Director of Nursing Operations

DCH Health System - Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Title: System Director of Nursing Operations

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City: Tuscaloosa

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Manage operations of Patient Care Services across the DCH Health System.
Accountability for the management of select programs and projects.
Design, implement, and evaluate data and analytics to enhance operations.
Assist with the development and implementation of short and long-term strategies.
Conduct operational data review, analysis, and report development.
Plan, coordinate, monitor and provide support to the Division of Patient Care Services productivity and annual budgets.
Collaborate with other leaders across the system to assure resource availability.
Analyze recommendations/proposals brought forth by and to the CNO, making recommendations and plans of action.
Review and develop data analytic reports concerning core and contingent workforce labor.
Work with Human Resource partners to support and manage 3rd party staffing and scheduling platform.
Collaborate with nursing and HR to develop and review incentive strategies and goals.
Monitor success and financial sustainability of incentive strategies.
Plan and coordinate annual budgeting process with Finance Department and Nursing Division.
Monitor budget and productivity compliance across Nursing Services.
Evaluate departmental and hospital systems focusing on trends in health care.
Develop proposals for change, including recommendations and plans of action.
Manage Nursing Resource Management areas including Nursing float pool, Staffing, Patient Accommodations, Escort, DACU.
Assist the CNO with the development and implementation of nursing recruitment and retention initiatives.
Review and evaluate staffing levels, ratios, and deployment for safe patient care.
Manage programs and/or projects to enhance department operations.
Participate in design, implementation, and evaluation of defined programs.
Identify and recommend fiscal, material, and human resource requirements for specific initiatives.
Oversee Nursing Operations strategic and operating plan.
Prepare written reports and/or proposals for the CNO.
Facilitate preparation of materials for presentation to the Vice President for Patient Care.
Represent the CNO on committees, special task forces, project teams as designated.
Assume operational responsibility for specific projects and/or activities as designated.
Take responsibility for own professional development and design a plan to meet learning needs.
Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards.
Manage contingent labor volumes and activity.
Track and manage all internal staffing initiatives and incentives.
Develop and submit weekly or monthly nursing analysis reports.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills
Financial knowledge relevant to health care and financial analysis including the budget process
Skills in compliance, planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects/tasks
Excellent interpersonal communication in both written and oral skills
Analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

Preferred Skills

Master's degree in Health Related Field or completion of program within 2-4 years
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS preferred

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 4 years progressive experience in a leadership role in a hospital setting.

Education: BSN Required; may consider candidates with BSN completed within 2 years and relevant years of leadership experience.

License & Certification:

Registered Nurse with current Alabama/Compact License

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

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Supplemental Pay

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Special Notes

Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships.
Physical presence onsite is essential.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.