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Overview
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Benefits
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoingmentorshipand leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
- And more
Work Location: Atlanta, GA
Description
Overview:
Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer/VP Patient Care Services or the Associate Chief Nursing Officer of a specific Emory Healthcare Operating Unit or PGP practice area, the Director, Patient Care Service will lead and manage clinical operations and initiatives to achieve productivity, quality, safety, and satisfaction performance goals.
This role requires collaboration with Emory Healthcare operating entity ACNOs, the VP of Nursing, and key Medical Directors to develop, implement, and evaluate nursing operational plans, objectives, and standards.
The Director will also be accountable for budget oversight, resource allocation, and strategic growth initiatives to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
Key Responsibilities - Leadership & Strategic Planning:
- Lead the development and execution of strategic growth and operational objectives for the service.
- Collaborate with entity ACNOs, physicians, and nursing staff to align goals with Emory Healthcare's mission and vision.
- Utilize data-driven analytics to project growth, financial impact, and service vision.
- Develop programs to enhance value-based services and regulatory compliance.
- Clinical & Operational Oversight:
- Oversee clinical and operational workflows to optimize patient care and service efficiency.
- Ensure cost-effective resource utilization and monitor functional unit nursing budgets.
- Standardize policies, procedures, orientation, training programs, and clinical competencies across the health system.
- Foster collaboration between entities to maintain accreditation, certification, and high-performance recognition.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance:
- Engage with the Office of Quality to lead service quality committees and initiatives.
- Implement evidence-based practice strategies to enhance patient safety and risk management.
- Monitor quality metrics to improve outcomes and avoid financial disincentives.
- Promote participation in research and integrate findings to improve clinical practice.
- Team Development & Engagement:
- Develop and maintain a culture of engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
- Promote a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the community served.
- Support staff development through coaching, mentorship, and competency assessments.
- Ensure a healthy work environment that encourages collaboration and high morale.
- Financial & Resource Management:
- Plan and execute financial strategies to meet budgetary and operational goals.
- Advocate for optimal resource allocation to enhance patient care services.
- Drive efficiency improvements while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
Minimum Required Qualifications - Education:
- Nursing: Master's degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required OR Master's degree in another discipline acceptable if candidate holds Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Orthopedic areas (non-nursing): Master of Science as an Athletic Trainer required
- Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible senior nursing leadership experience.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing competencies, scope of practice, and professional practice.
- Experience with strategic planning and execution in complex healthcare environments.
- Licensure: Nursing:
- Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
- Certifications: Nursing: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP) must be obtained within one (1) year of entry into role All:
- BLS required 2. ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire
- Skills:
- Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale clinical operations.
- Strong ability to synthesize information from multiple stakeholders quickly.
- Excellent communication, engagement, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
- Passion for healthcare innovation and patient-centered care.
- Preferred Qualifications: Education: Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) is strongly preferred. Experience:
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior nursing leadership experience.
- Experience working in a Magnet hospital or on a Magnet journey preferred.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at
[email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Division The Emory Clinic
Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta
Department TEC Heart & Vascular Admin
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Job Number 155965
Job Category Business Operations
Schedule 8a-4:30p
Standard Hours 40 Hours
Hourly Minimum USD $0.00/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint USD $0.00/Hr.
Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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