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Licensed Practical Nurse

Chesapeake, VA

First (Days)

Overview:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career with the opportunity to work in many different specialties. They would include areas like the hospital, home health, hospice, or our medical group. The primary duties of this position include triaging, verifying medical information, caring for the patient's overall health, and working closely with the doctors and other team members. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Qualifications:

• Current/Active LPN License
• Diploma in Practical Nursing
• BLS
• SE (Home Care/Hospice) - One year of healthcare experience is preferred

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefits package will exceed your expectations!

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: LPN, Practical Nurse, Home Care, Talroo - Nursing

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down 10,000

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with the RN job description. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the direction and management of patient care within assigned area. Manages material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.

Job Duties

• Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
• Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting.
• Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines.
• Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice.
• Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
• Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
• Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff.
• Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description.
• Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner.
• Utilizes evidence based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 3 years Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care.
• Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with the RN job description. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the direction and management of patient care within assigned area. Manages material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.

Job Duties

• Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
• Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting.
• Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines.
• Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice.
• Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
• Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
• Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff.
• Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description.
• Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner.
• Utilizes evidence based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 3 years Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care.
• Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. The AVP Patient Care Services is responsible and accountable for directing the nursing and clinical support activities at the hospital(s) and in conjunction with appropriate administrative and physician leadership the ongoing development of clinical programs and services of the hospital. This position supports and guides the Directors, Managers, and leadership to assure quality patient care and optimum operational outcomes. Routinely collaborates with other Department Heads/Administrators to assure the delivery of safe patient care and the implementation of the goals for the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)AND An Advanced Degree (MBA, MSN,MHAor related field).

2. Current West Virginia RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare leadership position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least Five (5) years of experience in an administrative position.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Strategic, administrative & fiscal oversight responsibility for departmental operations including establishing departmental objectives, planning, budgetary and fiscal responsibility and ensuring positive and consistent employee relations.

2. Collaborates with the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer to assume responsibility for the preparation of strategic goals,objectivesand operating plans for assigned areas at the beginning of the fiscal year.

3. Oversees Quality and Performance Improvement initiatives assuring compliance with WVU Medicine mission, strategicdirectionand goals.

4. Leads project work for all areas responsible to the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer within the division as well as hospital wide initiatives.Provides effective and coordinated leadership of patient care within specified clinical patient service areas.

5. Promotes and maintains effective communication with and between medical, managerial and employee staffs.

6. Coordinates resources with an understanding of patient care needs, projected patient census and changes in healthcare technology.

7. Oversees preparations and monitoring of all statistical, operational, and capital budgets for the assigned departments in conjunction with Vice President of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer. Assures compliance with targeted fiscal objectives.

8. Recruits and develops Directors,Managersand staff to assure effective leadership. Develops an environment which fosters creativity and organizational development.

9. Maintains flexibility in the business unit which allows for easy transition of resources to respond to changes in practice or demand in the health care market.

10. Supports or participates in various hospital committee and performance improvement activities as appointed.

11. Directs oversight functions responsible for compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and third-party payer regulations and standards.

12. Develops response specific strategies and workplans that can adapt and adjust to evolving emergency contexts, monitors progress, engages in after action discussions and integrates lessons learned to continuously strengthen emergency response.

13. Builds strategies, tools, and plans to respond rapidly and effectively to health needs in sudden onset emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

91 BMC Nursing Admin

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

The AVP Patient Care Services is responsible and accountable for directing the nursing and clinical support activities at the hospital(s) and in conjunction with appropriate administrative and physician leadership the ongoing development of clinical programs and services of the hospital. This position supports and guides the Directors, Managers, and leadership to assure quality patient care and optimum operational outcomes. Routinely collaborates with other Department Heads/Administrators to assure the delivery of safe patient care and the implementation of the goals for the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND An Advanced Degree (MBA, MSN, MHA or related field).

2. Current West Virginia RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare leadership position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least Five (5) years of experience in an administrative position.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Strategic, administrative & fiscal oversight responsibility for departmental operations including establishing departmental objectives, planning, budgetary and fiscal responsibility and ensuring positive and consistent employee relations.

2. Collaborates with the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer to assume responsibility for the preparation of strategic goals, objectives and operating plans for assigned areas at the beginning of the fiscal year.

3. Oversees Quality and Performance Improvement initiatives assuring compliance with WVU Medicine mission, strategic direction and goals.

4. Leads project work for all areas responsible to the VP of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer within the division as well as hospital wide initiatives. Provides effective and coordinated leadership of patient care within specified clinical patient service areas.

5. Promotes and maintains effective communication with and between medical, managerial and employee staffs.

6. Coordinates resources with an understanding of patient care needs, projected patient census and changes in healthcare technology.

7. Oversees preparations and monitoring of all statistical, operational, and capital budgets for the assigned departments in conjunction with Vice President of Operations & Chief Nursing Officer. Assures compliance with targeted fiscal objectives.

8. Recruits and develops Directors, Managers and staff to assure effective leadership. Develops an environment which fosters creativity and organizational development.

9. Maintains flexibility in the business unit which allows for easy transition of resources to respond to changes in practice or demand in the health care market.

10. Supports or participates in various hospital committee and performance improvement activities as appointed.

11. Directs oversight functions responsible for compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and third-party payer regulations and standards.

12. Develops response specific strategies and workplans that can adapt and adjust to evolving emergency contexts, monitors progress, engages in after action discussions and integrates lessons learned to continuously strengthen emergency response.

13. Builds strategies, tools, and plans to respond rapidly and effectively to health needs in sudden onset emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)

Company:
BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:
91 BMC Nursing Admin

Address:
2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with the RN job description. Assumes 24-hour accountability for the direction and management of patient care within assigned area. Manages material, financial, and human resources within the assigned unit.

Job Duties

• Oversees administrative and operational issues for the designated care delivery team.
• Functions as a department team leader to support unit and hospital goals and objectives.
• Uses effective and appropriate communication styles with patients, significant others, visitors, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Supports the Culture of Safety by following established policies and procedures which include identification and timely patient safety event reporting.
• Ensures staffing to meet patient care needs and operational guidelines.
• Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policies/procedures/professional practice.
• Participates in coaching, counseling, and mentoring of unit personnel.
• Supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components.
• Assumes unit, clinical, and administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director and under the supervision of the Patient Care Services management staff.
• Ensures and/or provides patient care in accordance with all responsibilities in the RN job description.
• Ensures completion of the unit's schedule in a timely and equitable manner.
• Utilizes evidence based research findings within patient care delivery, communicates research findings to co-workers and/or the professional community, attends research continuing education offerings, assists with data collections, and serves as a participant in ongoing research studies.
• Provides clinical, consultative, technical, or informational services as needed to staff, other disciplines, patients, and/or families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 3 years Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital setting.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Proficient in clinical practice protocols for medical procedures and patient care.
• Skilled in monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center** : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
**Organization:**
VHVI Ambulatory Regional Nursing
**Job Summary:**
The Manager, Patient Care Services is a leadership role that has comprehensive operational authority and responsibility for designated clinical area(s). Their responsibilities include: fiscal accountability, maintaining quality and regulatory standards, maintaining a high level of patient/family centered care and service, patient and staff satisfaction, program development, managing and developing teams, and ensuring integration with the clinical enterprise. Provides feedback, coaching and mentoring to less experienced peers and other members of the health care team.
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**Key Responsibilities:**
- Collaborates to operationalize the mission, strategic plan, budgets, resource allocation, operational plans, and policies for the PCC, Hospitals and Vanderbilt Clinic.
- Prepares annual operating and capital budgets following established guidelines and using benchmark data.
- Develops and monitors the implementation of area specific quality plan linked to organizational goals.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
**Technical Capabilities:**
- People Management (Intermediate): Successfully resolves conflicts and disciplinary problems. Provides counseling and career development planning to subordinates. Constructively gives timely positive and negative feedback, confronting individual performance problems in a professional and sensitive manner. Aware of the values, abilities and needs of others. Demonstrates the ability to create a positive work climate, establishing a feeling of partnership and empowering others. Has set, coached and assessed the assignment objectives of subordinates. Practices and rewards behaviors supportive of company values.
- Operations Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to forecast complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for a single functional area. Merges diverse points of view into a coalition with shared goals and objectives. Plans for and anticipates events outside of immediate responsibility. Identifies relevant stakeholders and gains their commitment. Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Competently handles multiple assignments and projects simultaneously. Sets priorities with a proper sense of urgency and importance. Develops creative ideas and takes innovative action to achieve planned goals and objectives.
- Quality Management (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
- Business Results (Novice): Develops and implements appropriate measures for attaining well-defined business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality in spite of pressures from competition, budgets, and time. Anticipates and responds effectively to customer needs. Sensitive to changes in the environment which may impact customer satisfaction, product quality, or profitability. Able to specify clear, precise personal objectives.
- Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them.
- Leadership (Intermediate): Motivates and inspires others to perform at a high level. Puts aside personal needs and considerations for the good of the team. Communicates in a positive and constructive way, demonstrating an enthusiasm for team and unit goals. Takes appropriate risks, showing and accepting personal accountability for actions and decisions. Gets others to share challenges and perform as a valuable member of the team and unit. Accomplishes results through influence, coaching, communication and commitment with minimal use of authority and control.
**Our Nursing Philosophy:**
We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
+ Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
+ Dental and /or vision plan
+ 403 (b) retirement plan
+ Paid Time off (flex PTO)
+ Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
+ Short-Long term disability
+ Subsidized backup childcare
+ And many more. **Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!**
**Achieve the Remarkable:**
Learn more about VUMC Nursing here ( .
**Core Accountabilities:**
* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.
**Core Capabilities** **:**
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
**Position Qualifications:**
**Responsibilities:**
**Certifications:**
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
**Work Experience:**
Relevant Work Experience
**Experience Level:**
5 years
**Education:**
Master's
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**Job Description**
The Director of Patient Care Services (Director) at Saint Luke's East Hospital (SLEH) assumes accountability for the overall planning, coordination, and delivery of acute care services within the assigned departments. Most of these departments are nursing in nature but also may include other clinical services, within patient care services, some in a matrixed relationship.
The Director is responsible for utilizing and modeling the Saint Luke's values of kindness, respect, excellence, safety and teamwork. The Director is responsible for the quality and safe delivery of care as well as outcome metrics related to patient experience within the assigned departments. The Director is responsible for stewardship of resources (staffing, space, equipment, and supplies) for the assigned departments, including cost center budget management.
The Director reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. SLEH is supported by a team of Directors who works collaboratively with this role, to ensure consistency and equity of processes and resources among the similar units within the scope of Patient Care Services.
Working collaboratively with the Medical Staff, the Director also assumes a leadership role in planning, developing and implementing programs, processes, and services which support the mission, vision and strategic direction of the entity, system and enterprise.
This role has 6 direct reports. They are the managers of the following departments: Emergency Department, Medical Specialty Unit, Medical Tele Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy and our Wound Program. This role also has a matrixed relationship with several other smaller departments.
A strong candidate would possess excellent leadership skills, previous acute or critical care management experience, the ability to assess opportunities and to propose innovative solutions, independently and be a change agent.
**Job Requirements**
Applicable Experience:
2 years
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
**Job Details**
Full Time
Day (United States of America)
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