Associate Director for Pulmonary Specialty Units (6E/6W and 8W), FT 40 working four 10s 2p-12a

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director of Nursing to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care. This role involves developing evidence-based policies and overseeing nursing practices to ensure quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, leadership experience, and a commitment to staff development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and the professional growth of nursing staff.

Qualifications

• National certification in Nursing or Healthcare related specialty preferred.
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of nursing care and maintains standards of service excellence.
• Responsible for staffing, budget control, and performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Nursing Care Oversight

Policy Development

Staff Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Related Field

Job description

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Associate Director provides oversight of the nursing care provided to patients on a nursing unit. Maintains standards of service excellence and nursing practice. Develops evidence-based policies, procedures, and work processes to ensure the provision of quality patient care. Responsible for staffing, budget, control of expenses, continuing development and education of staff, performance improvement, and human resource management. Supervises, evaluates, guides, and counsels nursing staff in their work performance. National certification in Nursing or Healthcare related specialty preferred. Works in a leadership team model to provide guidance and leadership to staff in pursuit of unparalleled excellence.

Education

1. Bachelors Degree: Nursing (Required)
2. Other: Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Required)
3. Masters Degree: Nursing or Healthcare related field (Preferred)
4. Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

1. 2 Years experience as a RN in a clinical specialty area (Required)
2. 1 Year experience in a clinical leadership role (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

1. BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
2. RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.