Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the Clinical and management aspects of the Department(s). Responsibilities include planning, directing, supervising, and coordinating the Department(s).

Collaborates with staff, management, and physicians to ensure quality and patient care are being provided with optimum patient outcomes. Provides the leadership, motivation, and vision necessary to ensure continued quality patient care. In addition, the incumbent contributes to the fulfillment of the CHI Saint Joseph Health Mission and Vision by planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining programs, policies, and management systems in all facets of patient care administration in assigned departments. Leads the integration of services between departments to assure patient-centered care needs are met and quality, cost-effective care improvements are achieved. 

Essential Functions

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

* Establishes a process to define qualifications, responsibilities, competencies and staffing needed to provide care and services that meet the mission, vision, and values of CHI Saint Joseph Health.

* Utilizes a staffing plan that is multi-skilled and patient-focused to meet customer and service needs that effectively addresses staffing guidelines, productivity measures, and the hospital plan of care to provide safe and high quality service.

* Develops departmental work teams that successfully assess, revise, and improve work outcomes.

* Provides frequent and clear performance feedback to staff based on individual needs and job requirements.

* Provides or facilitates continuing education/training for team members, with particular focus on quality improvement in teams, use of equipment, interpersonal relationships, customer service, and leadership.

* Holds staff accountable for 100% attendance at mandatory education.

* Assures all new team members successfully complete general and department orientation within designated time frames.

* Assures all staff members are knowledgeable on all current hospital and department policies and procedures.

* Assures record of all staff licensure and certification is in the Joint Commission (TJC) department files and current at all times.

* Instills confidence in team members through recognition and reinforcement of successes by team and its members.

* Facilitates and fosters ongoing problem solving that utilizes teams and collaboration.

* Develops teams that can focus on immediate issues, move quickly, and achieve specific results as planned.

* Supports others to do their best, creating an atmosphere focused on results, achievement and recognition.

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

* Maintains a unit/department business plan based on care and services provided that is in alignment with mission, vision, and values of CHI Saint Joseph Health.

* Monitors and modifies business plans according to shifts in demand for services and resource availability.

* Communicates business plans to staff and all others involved in supporting the provision of care and services.

* Continually defines, analyzes, and implements efficient workflow utilizing process improvement principles.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

* Utilizes a systematic plan for meeting material and capital needs that is based on available resources and consistent with the mission, vision, and values of CHI Saint Joseph Health.

* Utilizes a systematic process for assessing and projecting material and capital needs on a yearly and 3 year basis.

* Utilizes an ongoing system that effectively manages material and supply usage.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

* Maintains a work environment that develops leadership and accountability skills in all staff.

* Systematically empowers employees by relocating decision making for customer satisfaction to those serving the customer.

* Utilizes an ongoing mechanism for measuring and improving quality of service and outcomes.

* Assesses and implements a plan for continuously improving own leadership skills.

* Develops own and staff skills in seeing organizational issues from the broad view, anticipating challenges and opportunities, thinking ahead, and the ability to react quickly with tactical responses to changes in work demands.

* Maintains effective system for ongoing solicitation, evaluation and implementation of ideas for improvement.

* Maintains a precise and constant flow of information to staff through numerous channels and opportunities.

LEADERSHIP

* Challenges the status quo to improve efficiency of operations.

* Ensures that the competence of staff is assessed, maintained, demonstrated, and improved on an ongoing basis.

* Creates and supports an environment in the department that encourages problem solving, experimentation, creativity, calculated risk taking, desire to excel and pride in success.

* Is adaptable, appreciates others viewpoints and open to new assignments.

* Continually focuses staff attention and planning on future opportunities for improvements in services provided.

* Is an effective advocate, gets ideas adopted, moves people to action, asks hard questions, and helps staff feel they are part of something bigger than themselves.

* Role models effective team leader skills through leading department meetings, problem analysis meetings, feedback sessions, and cross functional teams.

* Develops positive energy in staff, resulting in a high level of individual and group morale in the department.

* Sets dramatic and inspiring goals that result in high expectations and successful outcomes.

* Deals with issues in an unemotional and objective manner, while striving to enhance self-esteem of others and listen with empathy.

* Gets things done by setting deadlines for certain actions, closely monitoring the progress of activities, and intervening quickly when these are not proceeding according to schedule.

* Sets the role model for accountability.

* States clearly what is wanted and expected from others.

CLINICAL COMPETENCE

* Maintains knowledge and competence in areas of management and clinical practice.

* Demonstrates flexibility from management to clinical.

* Participates in educational programs to enhance clinical/ management experience.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education

• Masters of Science in Nursing

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current RN license in the State of Kentucky
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory management experience

As the Director of Nursing at Flaget Memorial Hospital, you will help ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience while prioritizing our team members safety and satisfaction.  To be successful in this role, you will communicate the organization’s goals to nursing staff as we constantly seek to improve patient experiences, reach out to our community, and deliver quality care. At the same time, you will be an advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas to the table.

Every day you will lead a clinical team of nurse managers who inspire our staff to take pride in the quality of care we provide to our patients.  You will have oversight of regulatory compliance, staffing, and fiscal responsibility.  To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident.  Utilizing your excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart.  Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient's needs, the nursing staff's, or the organization's needs.  

About Us: 

Welcome to Flaget Memorial Hospital, a 52-bed facility located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Flaget Memorial Hospital is recognized as a 2023 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
• Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
• Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about Flaget Memorial Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Flaget Memorial Hospital

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.