• Director Nursing Cardiac ICU

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Kearney, NE)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    The Director of Nursing maintains direct operational responsibility for specific departments and programs on an assigned campus: additional direct management and/or consultative responsibilities may be assigned as appropriate to carry out the objectives of the Operations of the specific campus. The incumbent also maintains a matrix management responsibility for all nursing care areas located at his/her assigned hospital regardless of reporting structure and a matrix line to the Division CNO. In addition, the incumbent works collaboratively with medical staff, ancillary services, community leaders and agencies. A key role of this position is to build strong relationships with physicians and employees for CHI Health and to achieve/improve patient experience, and staff engagement.

     

    + Maintains management responsibility for all nursing care areas located at his/her assigned hospital regardless of reporting structure. Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensure, and accreditation requirements ensuring that staff are appropriately licensed/certified and taking corrective action for non-compliance as needed.

    + Develops, maintains, and evaluates patient/resident/client and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and delivery of patient care.

    + Develops, maintains, and evaluates organizational planning systems to facilitate the delivery of nursing care, attainment of outcomes, and execution of strategic plans. Monitors the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services administration, making necessary adjustments to achieve consistent performance.

    + Leads change activities in accordance with CommonSpirit change models.

    Job Requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

    + Master's Degree must be obtained within 2 years

    + Minimum of 7 years of experience in the discipline

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you’ll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

    Pay Range

    $54.50 - $81.07 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.