Director of Nursing Care Transitions & Integration

Harris Health System Bellaire, TX 77401, US

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON, CTI, in collaboration with Care Transitions & Integration (CTI) leadership, is accountable for the operational, human resource, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s) including direct patient care and clinical oversight across inpatient and ambulatory settings. This DON, CTI, works with the CTI and system nursing leadership to translate pavilion and department strategic plans and policies into unit plans suitable to the unique operational needs. The DON, CTI leads implementation and evaluation of the unit plan and provides reports relevant to achievement of goals. The DON is accountable for assuring the Harris Health Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) is implemented and targeted outcomes achieved on assigned units. The DON, CTI provides oversight to ensure unit level care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with NPPM framework. In addition, this DON, CTI facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice level advancement of unit personnel. The DON, CTI has the authority to make all operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned unit(s) as long as decisions are consistent with system, nursing, and departmental policies, standards, and other CTI, Chief Nursing Office and Nurse Executive Council approved guidelines.

The DON is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that cultivates exemplary patient care. As a member of the nursing leadership team, the DON establishes a setting that supports professional nursing practice and empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The DON ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The DON is accountable for nursing practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior. The DON mentors others, role models professionalism, and participation in activities such as nursing organizations, nursing research, the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Master's Degree in nursing or related field required. Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

(And)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Or) Master of Science-Nursing or related field required. Holds at least one (1) of the following in Nursing: Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree (Or) Doctor of Science in nursing

Licenses & Certifications:
- Applicable professional Certificate in administration is to be completed within two (2) years, if not held at time of appointment. Other certificates as required by unit/service
- BLS: from approved American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Program
- RN License: Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas
- Driver's License: Texas Driver's License - current and unencumbered

Work Experience:
Three (3) Years Work Experience in related clinical area of practice
Five (5) Years Work Experience in RN experience

Management Experience:
Two (2) Years of Management Experience in related management/leadership experience

Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
Writing/Correspondence
Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:
MS Word
Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Analytical Abilities
Design Knowledge and Skills
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Research Knowledge and Abilities
Statistical Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:
Flexible
Holidays
On-Call
Travel
Weekends

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