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*Description*

*SUMMARY*: Under the direction of the VP/CNO, develops, implements, and monitors

the patient care delivery system and related nursing practice standards in

collaboration with the nursing management team. Responsible for the

quality of patient care and provides leadership, planning, coordination,

direction, and evaluation of operations. Accountable for leading quality,

financials, employee engagement, and patient experience in alignment

with the organization’s strategic goals.

*SPAN OF CONTROL:*

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS:

1. Under the direction of the VP/CNO, will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing

practice standards for all units.

2. Assumes 24/7 accountability for the supervision of personnel and facilitates optimal

patient care through the appropriate use of resources to provide safe, quality care.

3. Provides mentoring, coaching, feedback and fosters teamwork in a positive work

environment to achieve quality services with a high level of employee engagement.

Values and supports diversity.

4. Leads and is accountable for reaching organizational goals. Provides recommendations to

the VP/CNO for strategic growth targets.

5. Assumes responsibility for effective fiscal management of department to ensure proper

utilization of financial resources. Demonstrates ability to analyze and understand data in

order to support and justify business decisions.

6. Facilitates interdisciplinary and interdepartmental communication for effective operation

of clinical services. Works collaboratively with all internal and external constituencies.

7. Collaborates with Quality Department Leadership to ensure regulatory compliance with

standards through policies and practices. Is responsible for the quality of services

provided including identification of performance improvement and patient safety

opportunities, in addition to developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating quality

and safety initiatives.

8. Assumes responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment which supports

service excellence, and is a role model for staff, patient, and family interactions.

9. Fosters an environment that encourages open communication. Assumes responsibility for

communication to ensure that information is shared for effective operations and to

promote positive employee relations.

10. Where Collective Bargaining Agreements exist, partner with Human Resources to

provide guidance for the nursing management team in maintaining a standardized

approach to employee engagement and labor relations. Will actively participate in labor

relation negotiations and labor management activities.

11. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure current

knowledge in the profession/position. Demonstrates ability to translate evidence based

data into practice.

12. Collaborates with the Department of Professional Development to identify and develop

educational programs to maintain the skill set of staff and foster professional growth.

13. In collaboration with the Department of Professional Development, supports the

participation of nursing leadership and staff in the shared governance model and is an

active participant. Acts as a mentor and leader for nurses in their understanding of the

shared governance model.

14. Additional duties as assigned.

*JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*

Education: BSN or Advanced degree in nursing required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or related

fields required.

Experience: At least five years of experience in Nursing Leadership with comparable scope.

Nursing Executive Certification preferred. Membership in a Healthcare/Nursing

professional organization preferred.

License: New York State RN License (Vassar Brothers Hospital, Putnam Hospital,

Northern Dutchess Hospital)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS

Physical: Occasionally requires light physical effort as in periods of standing at files or

work tables, repeated changes of position within the work routine or prolonged

sitting.

Mental: Responsibilities of the job require almost constant availability to handle work

problems, attend meetings, travel, etc. at all hours; home and social life planning

frequently depending on demands of the job. Nature of the overall responsibility

imposes frequent heavy mental stress due to accountability for major projects

and/or major areas of operations.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical surroundings are pleasant and comfortable, with no exposure to injury or other health

hazards

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital

Org Unit: 1500

Department: Maternity

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $67.86 - $126.03 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.