Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Cardiology

Dir. Nursing Specialty Medicine & Surgery - Ambulatory Cardiology

Rochester, NY

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, flexibility required

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for fulfilling the mission of Rochester Regional Health, Specialty Medicine and Surgery (SMS) clinical programs. Works with provider and operational leadership in each SMS service line to assure the delivery of state of the art clinical care. Operationalizes the core RRH values by developing and sustaining an environment which supports excellence in clinical practice and the care of the patients in all settings. Facilitates both clinical education and clinical investigation to advance the art and science of professional nursing practices. Promotes the development of nurse professionals, technicians and clinical support staff. Ensures consistency in the implementation of the philosophy of nursing, nursing standards of care and nursing scope of practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:                   

• Oversight of SMS service line Nurse Managers and subsequent clinical support staff.
• Collaborates with operational and provider leadership to provide the highest quality and most affordable patient care delivered with kindness, integrity and respect.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• Develops and sustains an environment that supports excellence in clinical practice and patient care.
• Develops, disseminates, enforces and maintains standard nursing best practices, projects, programs, policies and guidelines.
• Develops and promotes clinical support workflow standardization where applicable.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients and staff; one conducive to positive health teaching and health maintenance.
• Defines appropriate clinical support skill mix and staffing ratios to support the SMS service line(s). Submits accompanying data and rationale to support these recommendations to the respective Vice President of Operations.
• Continuously reevaluates the effectiveness of the SMS service line’s clinical support staffing models. Makes changes as indicated.
• Maintains knowledge of current research in nursing and health care in order to promote a spirit of inquiry concerning existing nursing practice and the development and testing of new approaches to nursing care. Accepts responsibility for self-development to remain cognizant of current trends and new methods within the nursing profession and the health care environment.
• Participates on committees, task forces, interdisciplinary and interdepartmental forums that are concerned with patient care and nursing practice.
• Supports and participates in educational and research programs of the RRH affiliates.
• Supports nursing research to promote clinical knowledge development and research-based clinical practice.

LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates the core values of all leadership positions: open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration.
• Anticipates and communicates change in the health care environment, and interprets implications for the SMS service line(s). Encourages creativity and innovation in response to a need for change. Provides leadership for the change process.
• In collaboration with provider and operational leadership, holds decision-making authority for SMS programs and activities.
• Demonstrates leadership and influences other in both the internal and external environments to promote optimal care to individual patients and optimal health care services to the public.
• Collaborates with provider and operational leadership for the selection of staff with authority to hire, evaluate, counsel or terminate as necessary.
• Provides guidance to clinical support staff in identifying developmental needs and strategies that foster effective problem solving, collaboration, consultation, sound clinical judgment, and leadership.
• Collaborates with provider and operational leadership to develop and identify recruitment and retention strategies for clinical support staff.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Communicates and models RRH values for patient care, clinical education and clinical investigation.
• Oversight of orientation and on-boarding of clinical support staff.
• Assures the on-going development of programs and provides support for all staff, novice to expert, to learn the skills required for their role and for their continued professional development.
• Assists staff to integrate their professional goals with those of the institution.
• Pursues a continuing program of self-development in order to maintain, strengthen and broaden own concepts, philosophy and abilities.

QUALITY/PI

• Supports and facilitates SMS service line quality and performance improvement program. Facilities the identification of quality indicators that are most pertinent to the SMS service line goals.
• Promotes collaboration with provider and operational colleagues in establishing patient care goals.
• Develops programs and strategies to monitor the quality of nursing care and patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with other departments to establish expectations in relation to services needed (Infection Prevention, Pharmacy, Regulatory, Quality, Risk Management, etc).
• Facilitates the patient experience.

REGULATORY

• Develops and guides all staff in regulatory preparedness efforts.
• Monitors and evaluates operations for licensure, accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Interprets regulatory standards and their applicability to individual service lines.

FINANCE

• Partnering with key nursing, patient care, provider and operational leaders in support of strategic / capital planning requirements and clinical program development.
• Collaborates with operational leadership to prepare, monitor, and maintain approved budget in relation to clinical support salary and wage budget, clinical supply and expense operating budget and clinical capital equipment budget.
• Is knowledgeable about issues in health care economics that directly or indirectly affect cost/quality assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Five (5) years’ experience in a leadership position in a hospital and/or ambulatory setting.
• NYS RN License

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$115,000.00 - $160,000.00Rochester14617

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.