Director Nursing Svcs

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Director of Nursing Services at Buffalo General Medical Center to lead the nursing operations site, shaping strategy and ensuring high-quality patient care. The role includes oversight of nursing practice guidelines, quality indicators, and engagement with regulatory standards to support optimal patient outcomes.

The position will develop nurse leaders through coaching, mentoring and evaluation, driving retention initiatives, and ensuring seamless care delivery across the

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registration as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare or Business Administration or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the hospital's nursing operations.
• Ensure quality measures are maintained to improve patient care and experience.
• Develop and coach nurse managers through mentoring and evaluation.
• Drive programs to improve nurse/staff retention and oversee care delivery integration.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

NYS Registered Nurse

BSN

MSN in Nursing/Healthcare Admin

Job description

Director Nursing Services - Location: Buffalo General Medical Center, Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo, Work Type: Full-Time, Shift: 1

Job Description

This position will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, support and assistance to the Hospital's nursing operations. Under the direction of the VP/CNO, the Director of Nursing is accountable for the day-to-day nursing operations at the site including; nursing strategy, ensuring quality measures are maintained to improve patient care, and patient experience at the Hospital. Develops and implements site specific patient-focused management programs, nursing practice guidelines, nursing quality indicators, innovative financial plans and evidence based practices. This position is responsible for the development of nurse managers through coaching, mentoring and evaluation. The Director of Nursing will drive programs and initiatives that improve nurse / staff retention. This position will also be responsible for overseeing the integration of the care delivery system at the site so that patient care needs are met within financial, DNV, DOH and other regulatory and evidence-based guidelines.

Education and Credentials

• Current NYS Registration as a Registered Professional Nurse required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Masters degree in Nursing/Healthcare or Business Administration or a related field required.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery.
• Five (5) years of progressive management experience in health care, including budget/financial systems, quality improvement and knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency standards.
• Has experience and expertise in leading complex teams thorough planning, managing the implementation of projects and program development.

Working Conditions

• Department: BGMC Nursing Administration
• Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
• On Call Required: No
• With Rotation: Scheduled Work Hours: 8a-4p
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Union Code: N00 - Non Union KH
• Grade: EX219
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Range: $125,769.93 - $172,933.70
• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Company Culture

Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!