Nursing Director — Lead Patient Care Excellence

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing unit operations, HR, quality, and finances.

The DON translates strategic plans into unit actions, monitors outcomes, and ensures the Nursing Practice Model is implemented with high standards of patient care. Leading a team of nurses and collaborating with physicians and other disciplines, the DON mentors staff, promotes excellence, and upholds professional and ethical practice while ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field required.
• probably

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, human resources, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s).
• Translate pavilion and department strategic plans into unit plans and monitor implementation.
• Ensure Nursing Professional Practice Model implementation and target outcomes.
• Provide oversight of unit care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization.
• Foster shared governance and professional practice advancement among staff.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with other health care disciplines.

Skills

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Writing

Analytical thinking

Medical terms

Education

Master's in Nursing

Nursing Bachelors/Masters/Doctoral

Tools

MS Word

Computer literacy

Job description

Harris Health System, Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee nursing unit operations, HR, quality, and finances.

The DON translates strategic plans into unit actions, monitors outcomes, and ensures the Nursing Practice Model is implemented with high standards of patient care. Leading a team of nurses and collaborating with physicians and other disciplines, the DON mentors staff, promotes excellence, and upholds professional and ethical practice while ensuring regulatory