Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Director Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation

FULL TIME - DAYS (FLEXIBLE)

Job Description:

Acts as the Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation for Baptist Health Richmond. In collaboration with the VP/Chief Nursing Officer, directs nursing services and drives evidence-based practice. Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates the nursing and patient care delivery systems to ensure the care performed exemplifies the Professional Nursing Practice M Odel; promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of patient/family care; and adheres to the State Nursing Practice Act. Assists in the development of nursing standards of practice, policies and procedures, standards of patient care, and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes consistent with current nursing research/evidence findings and nationally recognized professional standards. Works collaboratively with the chief nursing officer to lead special projects to advance/enhance professional nursing practice and care delivery. Serves as Pathway to Excellence Program Director to manage all activities related to redesignation and maintenance. Provides oversight of the Clinical House Supervisors and supports patient throughput.

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs

Collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership, assumes responsibility for coordination of the ANCC Pathway to Excellence application, designation, and re-designation process.

Provides administrative consultation for staff assigned to the Pathway to Excellence project and administrative leadership involved in achieving Pathway to Excellence status.

Serves as the Pathway advisor to the leadership teams and the liaison to the ANCC Pathway/Magnet office.

Supports Nursing Administration in assuring that the organization milieu reflects the internalization of the components of Pathway to Excellence.

Provides administrative direction for the Shared Governance and all Nursing councils. Serves as a professional advisor to all nursing councils.

Coordinates, supports, and collaborates routinely with the VP/CNO, and Directors of Nursing concerning gaps with ongoing analysis and any recommendations pertinent to the efficient operation of nursing departments.

Develops strategic and tactical plans for obtaining/retaining Nursing Pathway to Excellence status.

Demonstrates leadership skills including willingness to accept increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching and teaching in collaboration with executive leadership.

Works with Senior Team, Director of Quality/Infection Control/Patient Experience, Education and other key stakeholders to proactively assess the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies for areas of responsibility.

Responds promptly and courteously to customer needs and follows up on all customer complaints and concerns, where appropriate.

Requirements:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related healthcare field required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

2 Years of nursing leadership experience

Strong foundation knowledge and use of evidence-based practice

Skilled at using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits: Full-Time

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26108177