Director of Patient Care & Nursing Excellence

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Macon, GA seeks a experienced nursing leader to set strategic direction, drive performance, and ensure quality patient care. The role focuses on developing policies, managing resources, and fostering professional development within the nursing team.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, improving processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a positive organizational image through community involvement.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership and strategic direction capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and change management initiatives.
• Experience with budget monitoring and cost-effective patient care delivery.
• Proven track record of leading teams and achieving organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to gain competitive advantage and align nursing goals with organizational strategy.
• Develop and update strategic plans with clear goals and objectives.
• Create evidence-based policies and procedures aligned with the strategic plan.
• Promote Advocate's image through community involvement.
• Maintain a productive environment with proper staffing and scheduling.
• Hold staff accountable for achieving results and quality standards.
• Lead compliance with internal and external accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for self and team.
• Ensure continuing education hours meet organizational requirements.
• Utilize process improvement approaches and nursing-sensitive indicators.
• Ensure timely patient throughput and discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively using diverse channels and leadership and governance models.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines and professional organizations.
• Oversee budget preparation and monitor expenditures against budget.

Skills

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Process improvement

Nurse leadership

Quality focus

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Atrium Health in Macon, GA seeks a experienced nursing leader to set strategic direction, drive performance, and ensure quality patient care. The role focuses on developing policies, managing resources, and fostering professional development within the nursing team.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, improving processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a positive organizational image through community involvement.