University of Miami Health System

Director of Nursing - Perioperative Services UHealth Doral

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The Director of Nursing - Perioperative Services at UHealth Doral administers the nursing program in a hospital or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. Moreover, the incumbent advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing services.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS     

  • Directs, oversees, and evaluates all nursing personnel and staff.
  • Coordinates the activities of the department and guides staffing procedures.
  • Sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
  • Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
  • Recommends establishment or revisions of policies, and develops organizational structure and standards of performance for legal compliance and high quality standards.
  • Controls budgets and monitors expenditures.
  • Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensures, certifications, and annual training.
  • Collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
  • Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
  • Reports to upper management.
  • Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. 
  • Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                              

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Nurse Licensing (RN)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

  • Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
  • Knowledge of business and management principles
  • Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

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