Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Position SummaryThe Vice President Patient Care Services for the Behavioral Health Network is responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership planning coordination direction and evaluation of operations in all areas of responsibility The Vice President is a member of the Behavioral Health Network executive leadership team and facilitates the achievement of HHCrsquos mission and goals for the network The Vice President will also have a dotted reporting relationship to the System Chief Nursing Office and will be an integral and active critical member of their cabinet As a key leader this position offers multiple opportunities to have significant impact across Hartford HealthCarersquos Behavioral Health NetworThe Vice President will create and maintain strong communication channels among nursing medical staff administration and professionaltechnicalsupport departments to create a balanced integrated collaborative environment which fosters a culture that is receptive to the changes in healthcare The Vice President will act as an ambassador for nursing and the network to continue the high profile image of a progressive institution providing quality care and service based on professionalism and respect Key AccountabilitiesFormulates long range objectives plans and programs for the department of nursing integrating those with overall network objectives and plansDevelops short range goals for the department of nursing and establishes budgetary guidelines by which goals can be achievedEstablishes mechanism for collaboration between nursing and medical staffParticipates with the governing body management medical staff and clinical leaders in organizational decision making structures and proceduresEvaluates develops revises and implements systems and processes for providing nursing care to enhance patient outcomesInterprets and enforces policies which reflect compliance with the requirements of all applicable regulatoryaccrediting agenciesPromotes nursing research studies to disseminate and utilize findings in professional nursing practice to improve quality cost and patientpopulation outcomes in the patient care delivery modelParticipates in the evaluation selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support patient care needs and the efficient utilization of resourcesDefines core strategies for recruitment and retention of professional nursing and patient care staff to attract and retain high performing employeesServes as a professional role model and mentor to motivate develop recruit and retain future nurse administratorsProvides leadership in the determination of clinical and administrative nursing goals and objectivesProvides leadership in the development implementation and evaluation of programs to promote educational development and advancement of nurses and ancillary staff to ensure high standards of practiceEnsures effective ongoing performance improvement activities internally and across the continuum of care to assess and improve the quality of nursing care delivered to patientsProvides leadership in the establishment and maintenance of systems of clinical and administrative records and reports to satisfy Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsDevelops objectives for and monitors actual departmental performance in the following areas patient care patient experience employee performance staffing budget staff development managerial development physician relations interdepartmental relations infection preventionParticipates in hospital and board committees and in appropriate community and professional activitiesWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network Position SummaryThe Vice President Patient Care Services for the Behavioral Health Network is responsible for the quality of patient care and provides leadership planning coordination direction and evaluation of operations in all areas of responsibility The Vice President is a member of the Behavioral Health Network executive leadership team and facilitates the achievement of HHCrsquos mission and goals for the network The Vice President will also have a dotted reporting relationship to the System Chief Nursing Office and will be an integral and active critical member of their cabinet As a key leader this position offers multiple opportunities to have significant impact across Hartford HealthCarersquos Behavioral Health NetworThe Vice President will create and maintain strong communication channels among nursing medical staff administration and professionaltechnicalsupport departments to create a balanced integrated collaborative environment which fosters a culture that is receptive to the changes in healthcare The Vice President will act as an ambassador for nursing and the network to continue the high profile image of a progressive institution providing quality care and service based on professionalism and respect Key AccountabilitiesFormulates long range objectives plans and programs for the department of nursing integrating those with overall network objectives and plansDevelops short range goals for the department of nursing and establishes budgetary guidelines by which goals can be achievedEstablishes mechanism for collaboration between nursing and medical staffParticipates with the governing body management medical staff and clinical leaders in organizational decision making structures and proceduresEvaluates develops revises and implements systems and processes for providing nursing care to enhance patient outcomesInterprets and enforces policies which reflect compliance with the requirements of all applicable regulatoryaccrediting agenciesPromotes nursing research studies to disseminate and utilize findings in professional nursing practice to improve quality cost and patientpopulation outcomes in the patient care delivery modelParticipates in the evaluation selection and integration of health care technology and information management systems that support patient care needs and the efficient utilization of resourcesDefines core strategies for recruitment and retention of professional nursing and patient care staff to attract and retain high performing employeesServes as a professional role model and mentor to motivate develop recruit and retain future nurse administratorsProvides leadership in the determination of clinical and administrative nursing goals and objectivesProvides leadership in the development implementation and evaluation of programs to promote educational development and advancement of nurses and ancillary staff to ensure high standards of practiceEnsures effective ongoing performance improvement activities internally and across the continuum of care to assess and improve the quality of nursing care delivered to patientsProvides leadership in the establishment and maintenance of systems of clinical and administrative records and reports to satisfy Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare OrganizationsDevelops objectives for and monitors actual departmental performance in the following areas patient care patient experience employee performance staffing budget staff development managerial development physician relations interdepartmental relations infection preventionParticipates in hospital and board committees and in appropriate community and professional activitiesBachelors Degree in related field and Masters Degree is required One degree must be in nursing Masterrsquos in Nursing Health Systemrsquos Management or Public Health preferred Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferredCurrent license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutFive plus years of progressive nursing leadership in behavioral health overseeing the role of nurse manager unit director etc at a VPDivisional Director levelDemonstrated track record as an effective administrator who has created change ideally in acute care and academic settingsIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationAn innovative creative and forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentBachelors Degree in related field and Masters Degree is required One degree must be in nursing Masterrsquos in Nursing Health Systemrsquos Management or Public Health preferred Doctorate of Nursing Practice preferredCurrent license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of ConnecticutFive plus years of progressive nursing leadership in behavioral health overseeing the role of nurse manager unit director etc at a VPDivisional Director levelDemonstrated track record as an effective administrator who has created change ideally in acute care and academic settingsIntellectually facile will have the ability to be conceptually creative grasp large amounts of information quickly and articulate conclusions in a clear mannerVisible leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills who relates well with all levels of the organizationAn innovative creative and forward thinking leader with the proven ability to engage coach and mentor direct reports colleagues and other key stakeholdersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment