Regional Director of Nursing Operations (Remote- Travel required)

The Regional Director of Nursing Operations position is responsible for the overall support of the nursing department in the assigned region and for assisting in the maintenance of desired patient outcomes and staff retention. This position must integrate company values into daily practice.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development of a framework and strategy to prioritize, delegate, and execute nursing initiatives that align with the company strategy for nursing operations.
• Provides feedback to home office and hospitals on cross-functional initiatives progress (e.g., recruiting, staffing and scheduling, etc.)
• Implements tools to facilitate nursing professional growth and development; provide mentoring to nursing staff.
• Assists hospitals in reviewing, creating, and revising policies and procedures for patient care consistent with hospital, Joint Commission, CMS, and other federal, state, and local standards and expectations for nursing operations.
• Assists in the development of clinical protocols that use evidence based best practices to provide consistency and drive performance outcomes.
• Interfaces with cross-functional hospital leadership to oversee initiatives impacting nursing (e.g., float pools, recruiting strategies, etc.) aligned with home office strategies and facility goals.
• Engages regularly with hospital leadership and staff to identify unique operational needs and assists with development of action plans.
• Serves as temporary Director of Nursing Operations as needed within designated hospitals.
• Assists in development and support company-wide compliant Infection Control and Patient Safety programs.
• Consult and collaborate with Finance department to coordinate and maximize efficiency.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• Maintains regular attendance in keeping with assigned work schedule.
• Completes required trainings, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the organization.

Minimum Job Requirements 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master's degree or Master’s in Progress, either Bachelor’s or Masters must be in Nursing (BSN or MSN) required.
• Minimum 5 years rehabilitation hospital experience required.
• Minimum 4 years in nursing leadership role required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation:

• Current state Registered Nurse license in good standing required.
• Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Certification (CRRN) required.
• Current CPR certification required. ALCS certification required in TX.
• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of current Infection Control requirements, practices, and regulations.
• Knowledge of tools, systems, and evidence-based practices utilized to support nursing operations.
• Knowledge of current related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in delegation, organization, communication, and education.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others at all levels of the organization.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift:

• A significant amount sitting.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 25 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead pages.

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