**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift:** Days (United States of America) **Position Summary** This position is responsible for clinical oversight of all areas where nursing practice occurs, and nursing resources are deployed with a 24-hour accountability for the provision of safe, quality clinical care. This position is under the direction of the Chief Nursing Office of the facility and as such, is responsible for monitoring the standard for nursing practice and patient care. This position is responsible for the full scope of nursing services within the facility, leadership in planning, directing, coordinating, providing and improving patient care services consistent with hospital policies, objectives and standards for quality nursing care, and oversight of achieving financial and strategic objectives. **Job Functions** + Assists the CNO in developing and managing the nursing services budget and ensuring sufficient number of qualified staff to assess patient needs + Ensures that continuous performance improvement initiatives are designed to measure and improve the quality of care delivered and are consistent with the organization priorities + Works collaboratively with other patient care and support departments, fostering a climate of open communication and mutual problem solving activities. Initiates and participates in joint performance improvement activities + Assists in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs + Represents nursing services at meetings as deemed necessary; participates with department leaders in designing and providing patient care and services + Assumes responsibility for continuing education and developmental needs; serves as a positive, professional role model + Regularly rounds on key constituents (patients, families, employees, and physicians) to enhance communication, ensure alignment, oversee operations, and that the experience is exceptional + In collaboration with the CNO, formulates policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice and reflecting the intent of regulatory standards and maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services + Actively involved in creating a professional practice environment that encourages recruitment and retention of staff in the nursing department + Assists in providing leadership to nurse employees that will engage their support, create ownership of goals, and have them actively participate in decisions that impact their practice + Fosters a culture conducive to evidence-based practice and clinical research + Ensures follow-up to patient complaints and occurrence reports is thorough and timely. Identifies system problems that may contribute to errors and monitors corrective actions to ensure effective resolution + Collaborates with nursing educators to ensure that identified learning needs of the nursing staff are promptly addressed and that orientees receive the proper preparation to become independent practitioners + Ensures advancement of the practice of nursing by supporting best practice interventions, using data measures to improve clinical outcomes, and supporting the use of nursing research to ensure standards are met for Magnet designation; implement structures and processes for caregivers to influence improvements in their practice + Develops and maintains close working relationships with physician colleagues and other healthcare providers in assigned areas. Collaborates with these individuals to set goals for the areas or develops action plans for patient care or system improvements **Requirements** + **Required Minimum Education** : Graduate Degree (Masters) Specialty/Major: Master of Science in Nursing, Health Adminisration or related field and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. + **Licensure/Certification Required:** Licensed Registered Nurse + 5+ years related experience including 3-5 years’ management and/or leading others. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans + Prescription drug coverage + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance w/AD&D + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible + Paid time off + Educational Assistance + And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. **Department:** Nursing Administration - Acute - Roper Hospital _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@RSFH.com_ _._