At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Location:

Lourdes Health System – 1600 Haddon Ave

Lourdes Health System – 1600 Haddon Ave

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary:

Manages multiple units or areas of nursing responsibility, typically in a related clinical function.

Responsible for overall supervision of staff and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Accountable for providing a professional practice environment, promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy.

Provides clinical and administrative leadership and expertise in area of responsibility and within the organization as a whole.

Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles.

Has 24 hour accountability for assigned unit.

Position Responsibilities:

Best People

• Articulates and implements a compelling and actionable vision, mission, philosophy, and core values, and communicates uniformly to staff located within multiple units or clinical areas.
• Demonstrates leadership and accountability for all functions and goals across multiple units.
• Oversees ongoing orientation and staff development. Serve as a model for leadership within Virtua.
• Leads and directs the work of Nursing Directors.
• Empowers staff to participate in decision-making. Conveys a strong sense of advocacy and support on behalf of the staff.
• Serves as escalation point for issues that cannot be resolved by local nursing management.
• Drives recruitment process, selection, and retention to support Virtua’s employment of the Best People. Aligns clinical needs with employee skill sets and competence.
• May be required to support all of Hospital Nursing Services in the absence of the VP, Patient Care.

Clinical Quality and Safety

• Ensures that overall patient care needs are met for multiple departments, including patient safety and outcomes. Ensures that standards for quality are met or exceeded for multiple areas.
• Enforces high patient care standards based on evidence and research.
• Ensures Care Coordination by facilitating the interaction of nursing services with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the quality, safety and appropriateness of care utilizing patient outcome data and takes appropriate action depending on results.
• Ensures implementation of evidence based best practices across the system.
• Excellent Service (Patient Satisfaction).
• Responsible for excellent service and satisfaction outcomes for patient populations across multiple departments.

Resource Stewardship

• Manage selection of staff for appropriate staffing, scheduling, and assignments.
• Develops, monitors and is accountable financial performance of the assigned departments.
• Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Requires 2-3 years of previous leadership experience and a demonstrated ability to drive departmental fiscal and quality outcomes.

Required Education:

Master’s Degree in related field is required. (i.e. MSN, MBA, etc.)

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

RN licensure required, unless licensed physician.

Management certificate preferred.

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