Summary

　　Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for areas of nursing programs/services, implementation of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Responsibilities

　　Contributes in the development, and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.

　　Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility.

　　Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility.

　　Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.

　　Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.

　　Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.

　　Requirements, Preferences and Experience

　　Education

　　Preferred: Master's Degree.

　　Minimum: Associate's Degree.

　　Experience

　　Minimum: 3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience

　　Licensure, Registration, Certification

　　Minimum: RN

　　Special Skills

　　Preferred: Certification

　　Minimum: Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery. Prefer Nursing Home experience.

　　About Baptist Memorial Health Care

　　At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

　　At Baptist, We Offer:

　　Competitive salaries

　　Paid vacation/time off

　　Continuing education opportunities

　　Generous retirement plan

　　Health insurance, including dental and vision

　　Sick leave

　　Service awards

　　Free parking

　　Short-term disability

　　Life insurance

　　Health care and dependent care spending accounts

　　Education assistance/continuing education

　　Employee referral program

　　Job Summary:

　　Position: 18360 - Assistant Director-Nursing

　　Facility: BMH - Calhoun Hospital

　　Department: CAN Nursing Home

　　Category: Nurse Leader

　　Type: Clinical Nurse

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Rotating

　　Location: US:MS:Calhoun City REQNUMBER: 18499