**Description** **THE ROLE** Under the general direction of the Vice President of Nursing Service, is responsible for the quality of service delivered by multiple Nursing Areas. Participates as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation, and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions, and operations of the hospital's nursing services. Is responsible for patient care management, resource management, and fiscal management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Responsible for all identified outcome measures as denoted on Performance Assessment. + Responsible for managing, directing, and supervising nursing and patient activities. + Defines and maintains the standards of nursing practice within the institution. + Assesses the quality of care rendered, while encouraging and supporting improvement activities that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services. + Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern patient care activities, practices inter-department collaboration with other services. + Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a process for staffing and services rendered, while evaluating the quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care within the goals of the hospital. + Participates in appropriate meetings and committees. **QUALIFICATIONS** + Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing + Master's Degree - Masters of Science in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management + 5 years of clinical experience, including 3 years progressive management experience + Applies principles of organization, theories of management, and human resources management + Develops and implements strategies of nursing management + Actively develops and participates in the financial management of the organization + Communicates and implements the foundations of health laws to nursing personnel + Minimal travel required. **About Providence** At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. **Requsition ID:** 330521 **Company:** Covenant Jobs **Job Category:** Nursing-Patient Facing **Job Function:** Nursing **Job Schedule:** Full time **Job Shift:** Day **Career Track:** Leadership **Department:** 8009 NURSING ADMINISTRATION **Address:** TX Lubbock 3615 19th St **Work Location:** Covenant Medical Center **Workplace Type:** On-site **Pay Range:** $56.19 - $99.35 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.