What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Nursing position at CHI St. Vincent Health?
Overview
CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Arkansas’s first hospital to achieve Magnet status earned its first re-designation as a Magnet hospital for its continued commitment to nursing excellence on May 24 2018 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Programs
Responsibilities
The Director Nursing - CHI Emergency Services and Nursing Operations provides clinical leadership and management for Emergency Services and Nursing Operations within CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. The position also provides operational support for nursing at CHI St. Vincent facilitating nursing projects, nursing budgets and resource management. The Director is responsible for promoting the CHI St. Vincent core values and vision plus accountability for operational effectiveness, quality of care and service for CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. In addition, the Director is responsible for contributing to employee, medical staff and community relations and ensures that the services provided are responsive to the community’s health needs and integral to the achievement of CHI St. Vincent mission and goals. Responsibilities also include accountability for overall fiscal performance and results for all departments within the scope. Creates team based quality improvement plans, including definition of team goals, utilizing performance measures and appropriate analysis tools, changing and improving performance through feedback, coaching, mentoring and teaching.
Qualifications
CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary and CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Arkansas’s first hospital to achieve Magnet status earned its first re-designation as a Magnet hospital for its continued commitment to nursing excellence on May 24 2018 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Programs
Responsibilities
The Director Nursing - CHI Emergency Services and Nursing Operations provides clinical leadership and management for Emergency Services and Nursing Operations within CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. The position also provides operational support for nursing at CHI St. Vincent facilitating nursing projects, nursing budgets and resource management. The Director is responsible for promoting the CHI St. Vincent core values and vision plus accountability for operational effectiveness, quality of care and service for CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. In addition, the Director is responsible for contributing to employee, medical staff and community relations and ensures that the services provided are responsive to the community’s health needs and integral to the achievement of CHI St. Vincent mission and goals. Responsibilities also include accountability for overall fiscal performance and results for all departments within the scope. Creates team based quality improvement plans, including definition of team goals, utilizing performance measures and appropriate analysis tools, changing and improving performance through feedback, coaching, mentoring and teaching.
Qualifications
- Education: BSN with active enrollment in a Master’s Degree Program in one of the following: Business, Nursing, Healthcare Administration or other healthcare related Master’s degree or RN with MSN if Bachelor’s degree is not a BSN.
- Licensure/Certification: A current unencumbered RN license to practice in the State of Arkansas is required. A national certification and professional membership are preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of five years clinical experience in a healthcare setting and a minimum of two years in a management/supervisory capacity are required. Project management experience is highly desired.
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