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Bon Secours Mercy Health Director of Nursing - Medical Surgical Tele Ortho in Midlothian, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
DIRECTOR OF NURSING- MEDICAL SURGICAL/ORTHO | Midlothian, VA
St. Francis Medical Center
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Nurse Director is responsible for the integration, facilitation, and coordination of administrative and clinical practice for the assigned nursing unit(s) with twenty-four hour accountability. Provides management and clinical support to other nursing units and house-wide as required. Serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team. Develops unit goals and objectives with staff based on analysis of clinical and managerial processes to improve patient outcomes and create a culture of excellence. Represents the unit and is a liaison to internal and external customers. Is responsible for participating in unit budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis/reporting. Participates in product line development in partnership with clinical value analysis team (CVAT) and materials management team processes.
Participates in professional development activities and is active on hospital-wide committees.
Employment Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher degree in Nursing is required/ Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Must possess current license as a Registered Nurse from the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Nursing or awaiting reciprocity.
Certification in specialty or nursing leadership preferred
Membership in a professional organization preferred
Must maintain current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Work requires knowledge of organization and operation of a patient care unit and nursing care techniques and methods. Possess knowledge generally acquired through three to five years of experience as a professional nurse, with progressively increasing responsibility and experience appropriate to specialty area.
Must have a broad based knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories relating to nursing diagnosis and treatment, Possesses the ability to perform the range of nursing techniques found in general nursing practice including the unusual and non-routine as normally acquired through three to five years' experience as a professional nurse.
Previous work experience in a supervisory or charge nurse position that required knowledge of financial management and personnel supervision and practice.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com