SM Health — a nationally recognized Catholic, not-for-profit integrated health system serving Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin — is seeking a Regional Director, RN Neonatal Services for our SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide administrative support to the Regional CNO for planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing the specialty service line assigned within the region. You will be responsible for guiding nursing and other clinical practice as directed, alignment of quality initiatives, and analysis of clinical outcomes for nurse-sensitive indicators and identified key performance indicators.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountable and responsible for departments within the region as assigned. Achieves outcomes on assigned units, to include satisfaction, quality, finances, and safety.
Coordinates assignment of personnel in collaboration with managers to areas consistent with their qualifications and maintains accountability.
Problem resolution in conjunction with the Regional CNO.
Oversight of schedules for assigned departments.
Plans, implements, and supports budget decisions. Utilizes personnel and supplies consistently within budgetary guidelines. Proactively plans workforce needs in collaboration with managers.
Oversight of workflow process for effective patient throughput within the ministry and regionally.
Maintains appropriate personnel and departmental records.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze situations, considers alternatives, formulates and implements solutions, and evaluates results.
Evaluates staff in accordance with the organization's performance appraisal program.
Collaborates with the Ministry Leadership Team to achieve optimal outcomes.
As an SSM Health nurse, you will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide your response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Master's degree
EXPERIENCE
Five years of registered nurse experience with three years in leadership
SSM Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
