Nursing Director - Inpatient Acute Care
US-UT-SALT LAKE CITY
University of Utah Health Care
Req #: 76951
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: University of Utah Health is seeking a new and experienced Nursing Director for Inpatient Acute Care. This new leadership role will work in partnership and tandem with another Inpatient Acute Care Nursing Director to lead and serve the departments assigned. This position directs the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all internal operations of assigned clinical departments. This includes the planning and business objectives, budgetary information, human resource and financial management operations of assigned departments. The incumbent acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers, and staff, to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Qualified applicants must have completed: * Five years of progressive management experience. * Bachelor's Degree in related field. Licenses Required * Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA Responsibilities: Job Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities * Performs to required standards for job specific responsibilities and technical competencies. Talent Management * Hiring, training, developing, and communicating with staff. Financial Management * Responsible for developing, monitoring and achieving budget goals. * Manages labor and non-labor expenses to budget or flex budget. * Manages revenue to budget to maximize potential revenue. EPE/Service * Responsible for patient satisfaction scores within assigned area(s). * Responsible for upholding PROMISE standards of direct reports and team members. Quality * Responsible to achieve quality goals for assigned area(s). * Manages and promotes continuous process improvements in assigned area(s). Performance Management * Responsible to provide staff feedback on performance, including on-time appraisals and coaching. * Responsible to deal with conflicts in a proactive manner and to reach resolution in a timely manner. Building Relationships * Forms positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership to support the mission, vision, values, and performance standards of the organization. * Actively engages staff with updates and news as well as involving staff in decisions and work teams. Provides feedback and recognition when appropriate. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities * Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. * Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills. * Ability to determine the appropriate staff mixes to support patient and customer needs. * Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills. * Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis and forecasting. Qualifications: QualificationsRequired * Five years of progressive management experience. * Bachelor's Degree in related field. Licenses Required * Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah. * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
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