The Director of Nursing at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is responsible for creating an environment that supports nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care. The Director of Nursing works under the direction of the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), responsible for ensuring that patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations and fostering an environment of colleague engagement. They are also involved in developing and revising nursing policies and procedures, and they often assist the CNO with nurse recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance.
This position works within an inter-professional environment, using their influence to improve the health of populations, reducing the cost of care delivery through clinical effectiveness, quality improvement and patient engagement. The Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring that patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations.
Position responsibilities:
Involved in developing and revising nursing policies, procedures and assist the CNO with nurse recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance.Assesses the organization’s nursing practices. Promote better safety and patient-care delivery. Work to ensure nurses provide quality, evidence-based patient care.Monitors service quality and procedures and evaluate outcomes. Analyze areas of planning and operational efficiency and make recommendations for improvement. Assists in planning new services and programs.Represents the organization at professional and community-related events. Contributes to organizational goals and direction.Evaluates and implements special projects. Collaborate with other departments and units to improve services.Supports the Nursing Councils. Support the Magnet Designation.Assists nurse management with leadership and decision-making.Implementation and Support of Multidisciplinary rounds and C3. They will also collaborate with physician and administrative partners and other disciplines to maximize interdisciplinary care, set priorities in accordance with overall institutional goals and departmental objectives.Implementation and ongoing revision of The Professional Practice Model.Oversees record-keeping and documentation.Position Requirements:
Master's degree (MSN) required.Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience; 6-10 years preferredManagerial Experience: 3-5 yearsCurrent Registered Nurse License State of IllinoisAt Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all of your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Clinical advancement programs, flexible scheduling, tuition reimbursement and day one benefits… at Gottlieb, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family.
Benefits from Day OneDaily Pay Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor rolesCareer DevelopmentTuition ReimbursementOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Educational StipendCertification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)Referral RewardsWeekender programSelf-SchedulingNurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.