Director, Inpatient

Directs the day to day operations and provides consultation and assistance in communication with the entire range of the served patient population. Responsibilities include effective resource utilization, program and policy development, implementation and evaluation. As a member of the leadership team, the individual demonstrates clinical expertise and will be involved in continuous quality improvement, customer service, resource and financial management, efficient and effective system processes and professional development. The individual demonstrates and role models effective inter-professional collaboration and communication.

• Develops programs which address continuous quality improvement, system enhancement, streamlined processes and overall nurse performance.
• Provide consultation and assistance in communication with the entire range of the served patient population.
• Develops and supports staff in fulfilling departmental philosophy, goals, objectives and priorities consistent with those of the organization.
• Participate in leadership activities to support the strategic plan of the Medical Center.
• Provides oversight for areas of responsibility and guidance/mentoring for the leaders of those areas.  Determines the need for and priority of allocation of human, space, fiscal and material resources.
• Accurately forecasts and manages budget for the department(s) and ensures that any expenditures are within the budget.
• Conducts process improvement activities to increase efficiency and improve service across the service line.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $127,857.60 – $204,568.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program, Master’s degree in related field within 4 years of hire.
Experience: 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience, required. Management experience in an Academic Medical Center and Magnet organization preferred. Excellent Mentoring, Training, Coaching and Effective Communication skills preferred.
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Applicable specialty and/or administration certification strongly preferred at hire or within 3 years.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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