• Director Patient Access

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

    The Director, Nursing Operations is responsible and accountable for the management of nursing practice, nursing

    education and professional development, administration and nursing service for their areas of oversight. Under

     

    the guidelines and vision set forth by the Chief Nursing Officer & the Vice President, Patient Care Services, the

    Director, Nursing Operations ensures the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs,

    and services that are evidence-based and consistent with professional standards and values. She/He must create

     

    an environment that supports the practice of nursing, nursing retention and recruitment.

    The Director, Nursing Operations is accountable to ensure the professional development and competence of their

    direct reports, along with nursing and other support staff, in their areas of oversight. The Director, Nursing

     

    Operations is responsible for the operational performance of their areas as it relates to care delivery, quality

     

    outcomes, budget performance, physician and patient satisfaction, and departmental turnover.

    Job Requirements

    Education and Experience

     

    Education Level Education Details Grace

     

    Period And/Or Experience Experience

     

    Details

    Required/

    Preferred And/Or

     

    Bachelors Of

     

    Nursing

     

    upon hire Required and

     

    Masters Of

     

    Nursing

     

    upon hire Preferred and

     

    At least five (5)

     

    years of

     

    healthcare

     

    operational

    experience in

    nursing

     

    leadership role

    Required

    Licensure and Certifications

     

    Licenses/Certifications

     

    Compact

     

    Accepte

     
     

    Grace Period Required/

     

    Preferred And/Or

     

    Registered Nurse: TN (RN:TN) N/A upon hire Required

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

    We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

    + Loan Forgiveness Program

    + Relocation

    + On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours

    + On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes

    + Board Certification Allowance

    + Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs

    + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

    + Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

    + Wellness Program

    + Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

    Pay Range

    $49.54 - $73.70 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.