VP-Nursing

We Are Hiring We are hiring a Vice President of Nursing to oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services. What You Will Do Responsibilities: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities will be performed in a manner which reflects the core values of Ascension: Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity, and Dedication. Creates a nursing culture that drives the highest quality, safest care, while delivering on an exceptional patient, provider, and associate experience. This culture is defined by one that is collaborative, decisive, accountable, and patient/provider focused; Builds strong physician and staff relations by being visible, engaged, and intentional about developing trust and establishing credibility; Focused on associate engagement and retention by executing initiatives designed to reduce turnover and increase retention; Collaborates with Ascension leadership and medical staff to identify and develop new patient care programs, policies and procedures; Develops and implements programs to measure, assess and improve the quality of nursing care provided by the organization; At a market level, ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to nursing services and healthcare; Assures continuity and consistency of nursing care standards and practice; Collaboratively develops and implements Ascension nursing policies, objectives, and initiatives; Provides feedback, coaching, development, and performance reporting to nursing staff; Embraces a matrix-reporting organization; Implements, monitors, and adjusts nursing department operations to ensure compliance with established standards; Using a high level of financial acumen, oversees productivity, operations, budget, and financial targets; Keeps current on innovative concepts, practices, and procedures in nursing; Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; Provides consultation on complex projects and considered to be the top-level nursing contributor/specialist; Work Experience: Minimum of five years nursing leadership experience in a complex Medical Center required; 10 years of experience preferred. Experience working with an integrated, matrix-reporting healthcare system
le@der20202 What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred. Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred. Education: Master's degree required. Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred. Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today. When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf EEO is the Law Poster Supplement Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify