Exec Director-Nursing (Exempt)

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking an Executive Director of Nursing to oversee nursing care and quality management. The role involves strategic planning, compliance, and collaboration with medical staff to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience and a Master's degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of management experience in nursing.
• Licensed RN in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Implements active quality management programs for nursing.
• Manages departmental budgets and human resource functions.
• Develops operational plans supporting strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Overview

Responsible for the provision of nursing care in the respective division. Directs quality and resource management for areas of responsibility. Ensures implementation of current standards of practice and care. Collaborates with physicians and other departments to achieve quality patient outcomes. Ensures compliance with licensing and regulatory standards. Promotes professional nursing practice through competency validation and ongoing clinical education. Participates in strategic and business planning for areas of responsibility. Performs duties aligned with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

1. Implements active quality management programs for nursing, including patient satisfaction, outcomes, compliance, and process improvements.
2. Facilitates multidisciplinary quality improvement activities with physicians.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of care, practice, policies, and procedures reflecting current nursing practices and standards.
4. Manages departmental budgets, monitors performance, and implements corrective actions.
5. Handles human resource functions: hiring, training, performance evaluation.
6. Communicates plans and activities across the Medical Center.
7. Develops and implements operational plans supporting strategic goals.
8. Keeps current knowledge of nursing practice, licensing, compliance, and legislative issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of management experience in nursing.
• Master's degree required.
• Licensed RN in the applicable state.
• Preferred: Enrolled in a Master's program with completion within 1 year.