OR Director

Virtua Health; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 118,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ, seeks a Nursing Director to lead one or more nursing departments with 24-hour accountability and clinical leadership across the unit.

You will supervise staff, drive recruitment, align staffing with patient needs, and manage financial performance while promoting evidence-based nursing practice and a patient-centered care culture.

Qualifications

• 3 years recent clinical experience.
• Demonstrates competency in management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Articulates and implements a vision and core values for the department.
• Oversees staff development and onboarding.
• Drives recruitment, staffing, and scheduling for the unit.
• Ensures high patient care standards based on evidence and research.
• Ensures care coordination and inter-team collaboration.
• Monitors quality, safety, and patient outcomes and takes action.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Clinical nursing

Education

NJ RN license

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life‑changing care, or something in‑between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.

A Magnet‑recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community.

That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue Remote Type: On‑Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations:

Job Information

Summary: The Nursing Director manages one or more defined areas of nursing responsibilities. Has direct supervision of assigned staff and interdisciplinary collaboration. Accountable for providing a professional practice environment, promoting shared decision‑making and professional autonomy. Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in area of responsibility and within the organization as a whole. Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles. Has 24 hour accountability for assigned unit.

Position Responsibilities

• Articulates and implements a compelling and actionable vision, mission, philosophy, and core values, and communicates uniformly to staff.
• Demonstrates leadership and accountability for all department functions and goals.
• Oversees ongoing orientation and staff development.
• Empowers staff to participate in decision‑making.
• Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of the staff.
• Drives recruitment process, selection, and retention to support Virtua’s employment of the Best People. Aligns clinical needs with employee skill sets and competence.
• Enforces high patient care standards based on evidence and research.
• Ensures Care Coordination by facilitating the interaction of nursing services with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the quality, safety and appropriateness of care utilizing patient outcome data and takes appropriate action depending on results.
• Ensures implementation of evidence based best practices across the system.
• Excellent Service (Patient Satisfaction).
• Responsible for service and satisfaction outcomes for patient population.
• Manage selection of staff for appropriate staffing, scheduling, and assignments.
• Develops, monitors and is accountable financial performance of the assigned departments.
• Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Requires 3 years recent clinical experience. Demonstrates competency in management and leadership skills.

Required Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing with current NJ RN license. BSN or Bachelor's in related field is required. Master’s Degree in related field preferred. Effective 2/1/14, applicants must have a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Appropriate certification per specialty and/or regulatory agency is required. Maintains appropriate certification and professional organization membership. Keeps abreast of current nursing practice.

Annual Salary

Annual Salary: $117,575 - $188,672 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible to participate in one of Virtua’s annual incentive compensation plan (AICP). The amount is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan document.

Benefits

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well

That’s our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.