This position is for a full time Director of Nursing Operations position at Lower Keys Medical Center located in Key West, FL.
Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing Operations is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a group of patient care areas within the hospital. This leadership position involves directing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting patient safety, and implementing evidence-based practices.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
- Manages nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs.
- Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Monitors patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
- Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, hospital administration, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Stays current with advancements in nursing practice and healthcare regulations to maintain high standards of care.
- Leads efforts in infection prevention and control within the unit in the way of audits and related education at the direction of nursing leadership and infection prevention.
- Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for the nursing staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred
- 3-5 years clinical nursing experience required
- 2-4 years of experience in a management or leadership role required
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based care.
- Leadership and team management skills to mentor and develop nursing staff.
- Expertise in healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements.
- Financial acumen for budget management, resource allocation, and cost control.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams, hospital leadership, and nursing staff.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
To apply, please email heather_stirdivant@chs.net