What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Physicians East?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Director of Nursing
FLSA Status : Exempt
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Nursing to join our practice!
Physicians East, PA is a multi-specialty, multi-campus group based out of Greenville, NC offering a wide range of specialties. In addition to primary care the practice offers pulmonary and critical care medicine, rheumatology, dermatology, oncology, endocrinology, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, surgery, urology, and urgent care. Our 102 providers and over 600 employees provide services for thousands of patients in a 29-county region. Our specialists are on staff at ECU Health, a 900 bed, level one trauma center and the primary teaching hospital for the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine (ECU-BSOM).
Located in the coastal plain area, only one hour from the Atlantic Ocean, Greenville is the vital center of business, industry, culture, education, and health care for eastern North Carolina. Its incomparable quality of life, the hospitality of its people, its modern outlook and interstate accessibility has contributed to the city's rapid growth. It has become a premier location to raise a family and enjoy a high quality of life. The mild climate and access to rivers and the ocean allows its residents to enjoy water sports, golf, tennis, and other sports, outside year-round.
Some of the benefits you will enjoy at Physicians East!
Comprehensive Medical and Prescription Drug Plan
Reduced co-pays for those that utilize Physicians East Medical Providers!
Convenient onsite employee pharmacy that offers reduced co-pays!
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness, and other supplemental insurance plans available with payroll deduction!
Employee assistance program at no cost to employee and covered dependents!
Competitive long-term and short-term disability plans!
Life insurance provided at no cost to the employee with options to purchase additional protection for you and your family!
401(k) with generous company matching contributions!
Profit Sharing Program!
Flex Spending Account
Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Generous PTO program to provide our employees with essential work / life balance!
Paid holidays in addition to accrued PTO!
Convenient parking onsite and close to where you work!
Employee Discounts Programs to save you mon
About us
Physicians East, P.A.is a team of skilled healthcare professionals united to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost-efficient, comprehensive healthcare to the people of Eastern North Carolina.
Location & commitments
Full-time role based at our main Arlington campus, Monday-Friday, 8a.m. – 5 p.m. Travel to other locations as needed.
Overtime may be required to ensure patients are taken care of, tasks are completed, and calls are returned in a timely manner.
Weekend work is rare but can occasionally be necessary
Supervision Received : Reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
Supervision Exercised : Nursing Staff.
Typical Physical Demands : Requires standing and / or sitting for long periods of time while working in a clinical or office environment. Some bending and stretching required. Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to work under stress and use of telephone required. Manual dexterity is required for the use of various office machines.
Typical Working Conditions :
Clinical patient and office environment.
About the role
A Director of Nursing, or Nursing Director, oversees the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of the healthcare facility. Duties include establishing goals for the nursing department and creating and enforcing compliant healthcare policies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams to deliver high-quality patient care. They will have the ability to monitor the pulse of the nursing staff to improve workflows while improving patient care, maximize efficiencies, reduce turnover. They will also have a strong understanding of regulatory policies and procedures and be able to ensure compliance throughout the organization.
Required Qualifications :
- Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) strongly preferred.
- Licensure : Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Significant experience (5-10 years) in a private practice setting, with distinguishable prior leadership roles.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, effective leadership capability, ability to apply problem solving skills and methodology to handle complex challenges, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Deep understanding of nursing practice standards, healthcare regulations, quality improvement methodologies, and patient care principles.
- Knowledge of, and ability to operate computer hardware and software
Responsibilities
Hire, orient, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff across all levels, including nurse managers, to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
Develop and manage the nursing department budget, including staffing costs, supplies, and equipment.
Recommend, implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of patient care, including data analysis and performance metrics.
Develop, implement, and enforce nursing policies and procedures to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Maintain adherence to all local, state, and federal healthcare regulations.
Review patient care plans, monitor patient progress, and address any concerns regarding quality of care.
Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, administrators, managers, and ancillary departments, to coordinate patient care and practice improvement projects.
Affirmative Action / EEO statement
Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and / or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application / employment process. Contact HR Office at 252-413-6368 or email careers@physicianseast.com.
Disclaimer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
