Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and lead a learning culture among the nursing team
• Establish, monitor, and ensure professional standards of care are maintained within the Nursing Department
• Be a member of the Hospital Management Executive Committee and participate with the leaders of the governing body, management, and medical staff in the development of hospital plans, programs, and policies
• Be responsible for written policies and procedures that guide and support nursing personnel in the performance of their duties
• Update these policies at least every two years
• Work with HR to create a Performance Improvement Management Plan based on the Hospital Improvement Plan, including performance improvement, utilization review, and risk management
• Be responsible for the overall administration of the Nursing Departments and maintain the quality of nursing care in collaboration with the Medical Director and Department Heads
• Ensure programs and standards for ongoing education of nurses are established periodically
• Ensure the Nursing Department is informed of hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards that impact the quality of patient care
• Investigate and take appropriate action on matters of concern, reporting findings and subsequent recommendations to the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and other relevant Department Heads
• Ensure that any sentinel or serious incident related to nursing practice triggers a Nursing Process Review with timely actions to ensure safe practice, learning from mistakes, and implementing necessary changes
• Establish and ensure written Standing Orders and Regulations for the Nursing Department are implemented and reviewed regularly
• Facilitate communication between nurses and other members of the healthcare disciplines
• Chair or delegate authority to a designated representative for Nursing Department meetings
• Ensure that representatives of the nursing staff are appointed to appropriate hospital committees
• Serve on administrative and other hospital committees as requested
• Assist in determining departmental priorities and the related allocation of resources based on departmental needs
• Develop staffing requirements and participate in recruitment planning and resource allocation in coordination with management
• Participate in facility planning affecting the Nursing Department
• Undertake annual staff appraisals focused on performance and consider individual training needs in collaboration with the Personnel Human Resources Department
• Promote the core values of the hospital and ensure implementation of the department’s philosophy
• Foster a climate of professional challenge and growth for all members of the Nursing Department
• Be familiar with and lead emergency and evacuation procedures
• Advocate for nursing to the hospital leadership and governing group
• Develop strategic, operational, and fiscal goals in collaboration with inpatient medical and allied health leadership
• Ensure that realistic and cost‑effective operational and capital budgets are developed and implemented
• Oversee departmental operating expenses and plan capital equipment purchases
• Establish and meet budgetary targets and maximize ancillary revenue capture for services provided to patients

• Hold an appropriate Registered Nurse license to practice under the relevant regulatory health authority, with all mandated qualifications and experience
• Hold a Master’s degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration/Management
• Hold a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider card
• Demonstrate the ability to influence, implement, and execute change when necessary