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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.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Oversees the daily operations of one or more nursing departments, including but not limited to: daily operations, program planning, financial planning and budget oversight, quality improvement, quality patient care and supervision/development of staff in accordance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Essential Job Functions

+ Oversees 24/7 operations of the department, facilitates departmental compliance with all professional, local, state, national, and Joint Commission standards; ensures customer satisfaction by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources; develops and maintains relevant policies, procedures, and standards of care; represents department/service at site and regional meetings, including medical staff meetings as appropriate, interdisciplinary committees, and management meetings; collaborates with leadership on program plans and operations; assumes technical responsibilities as necessary and required

+ Collaborates with finance department and site leadership in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, which reflect an understanding of strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health; manages services in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines; ensures appropriate revenue capture; manages inventory of equipment and supplies; collaborates with revenue cycle specialists to maintain a working knowledge of current regulatory guidelines

+ Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; collaborates with Human Resources to recruit, hire, orient and train new employees; develops and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; conducts annual and ongoing appraisal of employee performance; develops and communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication

+ Develops and implements a comprehensive quality assurance / performance improvement program based on relevant indicators and standards of patient care; develops expectations for customer service and educates and measures staff on outcomes of service; ensures customer satisfaction by meeting legitimate expectations of all customers within the availability of resources; incorporates rounding into regular activities; develops and maintains processes to assure equipment function and safety; collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify and improve patient care processes

Required Minimum Education:

4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree

Specialty/Major:

Nursing

Preferred Education:

Graduate Degree (Masters)

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current nursing license in the State of Ohio

BLS- through American Heart Association required

Required Certifications by Nursing Department:

Emergency Department- BLS/ACLS/PALS or per RN Residency plan

Med Surg/Telemetry: BLS required, ACLS encouraged

STEP DOWN: BLS required; ACLS required with 6 months of hire or per RN Residency plan

ICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency plan

Family Birth: BLS required. NRP required by end of orientation. NCCc-EFM within 18 months of hire

BLS required

Cath Lab: BLS and ACLS required

Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab: BLS and ACLS required

PACU: BLS, ACLS and PALS required or per RN Residency plan

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility

**Minimum Years and Type of Experience:** Three years of demonstrated leadership experience, including, but not limited to, charge nurse experience, preceptor experience, etc.

**Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:** Five years of clinical nursing experience preferred; one year of previous management experience preferred

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

+ Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

+ Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

+ Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

+ Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

_Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]