About this opportunity
Phoenix Children's lists this Dir, Nursing Services - Periop opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dir, Nursing Services - Periop
Department: PCH-MAIN | Nursing Administration
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 6:30am-3pm
Category: Director/Management
Posting #:
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Phoenix Children's is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Nursing Services to lead the Main Operating Room and PreOp/PACU departments. The Director will oversee a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical environment, ensuring delivery of safe, family-centered care while advancing strategic growth initiatives and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated success in perioperative leadership within a pediatric setting. The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership and operational management of multiple departments and/or locations. This position is also focused on service line strategies and programs. The position assumes responsibility for financial oversight, positive customer experience, performance management, process improvement, planning and directing departmental/unit leaders and staff. The director designs and evaluates standards of practice, regulatory compliance, systems, and processes to optimize care excellence in an efficient, effective manner while supporting the mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.
Position Duties
Financial Management
Develops operational plans, initiatives, budgets and programs that support patient care strategies at the enterprise and operational unit levels.
Manages and meets throughput and productivity metrics and variances for staff and programs assigned.
Ensures capital planning for the departments and maintains 3 year plan.
Manages and meets operational budgets/targets.
Partners with legal and finance to assure that Phoenix Children’s obtains most optimal contracts terms.
Works in partnership with finance to assure that patient billing is captured.
Human Resource Management
Develops and manages performance trends and staffing plans to meet patient care volumes.
Manages human resources within the scope of labor laws and hospital policies.
Applies recruitment techniques and strategies to fill leader and staff vacancies.
Applies individual and team interview techniques to select qualified applicants.
Oversees development and evaluates onboarding process and content for leaders and staff.
Conducts manager and staff evaluations, assists leaders and staff with setting goals, implements continual performance development and initiates corrective action as needed.
Ensures a Just Culture environment.
Performance Improvement
Collaborates with Quality and Enterprise Services to assure care is patient-centered and evidence based and ensures standardization across multiple departments.
Facilitates and maintains strong external relationships in order to monitor national and local trends and identify best practice metrics.
Monitors effectiveness of customer service strategies and partners with unit leadership to implement improvements.
Monitor and address customer service issues directly related to care.
Directs and manages daily operations to ensure patient care meets professional and regulatory standards.
Leads efforts to improve quality across the service line and leads efforts for survey readiness.
Strategic Management
In partnership with other leaders and physicians, develops, implements and/or leads key initiatives to provide high quality patient care.
Accountable for strategic goals and project outcomes.
Contributes to a culture of innovation to drive change and improvement.
Monitors and assesses that all services in place meet the needs of our diverse patient population.
Participates in strategy discussions related to growth and expansion and leads efforts on expansions and renovations.
Leadership and Training
Provides oversight of leadership and technical direction to managers, clinical supervisors, and staff.
Leads departmental and enterprise change management efforts.
Acts as the key leader in coaching and training.
Anticipates the needs of department to ensure services are in place to attain optimal outcomes.
Ensures staff competencies are completed per Regulatory requirements.
Relationship Management and Influencing Behaviors
Develops relationships across the enterprise necessary to communicate and carry out nursing and organizational strategies and operational plans.
Collaborates and manages relationships with senior executives and operations staff.
Identifies issues that require immediate attention and applies principles of crisis management to handle situations as needed.
Influences other leaders by role modeling good communication and professional behavior. Applies motivational theory and acts as a change agent. Assists others with problem solving skills.
Miscellaneous
Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
Mission
To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families
Vision
Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by:
Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
We place children and families at the center of all we do
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Required
Experience
Five or more years of clinical pediatric experience in nursing including 2 years of management/leadership experience OR 5 years of leadership experience in lieu of pediatric specific experience.
Additional Requirements
Current State of Arizona RN License from a compact state with multistate privileges or ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date.
National certification in area of specialty or related field.
Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position
AZ RN License OR Compact State - Required
Basic Life Support OR BLS within 60 days of start - Required
Amb Care Nsg (ANCC) OR Cert Nurse Mgr & Ldr (AONE) OR Cert Peds ER Nrs (BCEN) OR Cert Ped Nurse (PNCB) OR Nurse Executive (ANCC) OR Nurse Exec Advanced (ANCC) OR Nursing Specialty OR Cert NICU RN (NCC) - Required
Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential
Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
Physical Requirement - Reaching - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Near Vision - FrequentlyPhysical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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