What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operating Room Director of Patient Care Service position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
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- Wellness incentives
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Description
Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer/VP Patient Care Services or the Associate Chief Nursing Officer of a specific Emory Healthcare Operating Unit or PGP practice area, the Director, Patient Care Service will lead and manage clinical operations and initiatives to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and satisfaction performance goals. This role requires collaboration with Emory Healthcare operating entity ACNOs, the VP of Nursing, and key Medical Directors to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing operational plans, objectives, and standards. The Director will also be accountable for budget oversight, resource allocation, and strategic growth initiatives to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategic Planning:
Clinical & Operational Oversight:
Quality, Safety & Compliance:
Team Development & Engagement:
Financial & Resource Management:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible senior nursing leadership experience.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing competencies, scope of practice, and professional practice.
- Experience with strategic planning and execution in complex healthcare environments.
Licensure:
- Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Certifications:
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP) must be obtained within one (1) year of hire
- BLS required
- ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire
Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale clinical operations.
- Strong ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders quickly.
- Excellent communication, engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
- Passion for healthcare innovation and patient-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) is strongly preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior nursing leadership experience.
- Experience working in a Magnet hospital or on a Magnet journey preferred.
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Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
