Trauma Program Director of Nursing and Patient Care Services

Full time 40 hours/week day shift

PRIMARY FUNCTION: A registered nurse, who organizes, manages and provides oversight for the financial, human and other resources for all nursing operations. Creates a collaborative and efficient work environment with a focus on quality standards and the provision of quality patient care. Possesses excellent communication skills, demonstrates strong ability to work with a team, has an in-depth knowledge of the health care industry, and has excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the staffing and administration of patient care services throughout the organization. Supervises the caliber of treatment and quality of patient care. Committed to the development and implementation of innovative strategies to recruit and retain quality nursing and patient care personnel influenced by current market trends and environmental factors. Maintains and promotes effective communication within the department and other departments to meet organizational goals. Interacts with coworkers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the organization Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

Masters Degree in Nursing or Related Field Required

Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Strongly Preferred



CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION :

Registered Nurse License Pennsylvania

ANCC Certification NE-BC (Preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)



EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Years of Experience Type of Experience

10 years Healthcare/Medical - Nursing General

Experience Requirements

Ten years of nursing experience required to include five years ' experience of hospital clinical practice, and demonstrated leadership management capabilities. Ability to provide effective leadership for the Department of Nursing and Patient Care Division. Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required. Doctorate of Nursing Practice strongly preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Par Reference Code

113225