Works at the direction of the Chief Nurse Executive to support operations and to extend executive leadership and oversight. Plans, organizes, directs, evaluates and coordinates inpatient-nursing services in assigned areas. Has specific management authority for business and operational planning, financial management, physician relationships and partnerships related to achievement of strategic goals and the delivery of safe quality patient care.  Collaborates with MMHS leadership and the Medical staff in the development and execution of strategic plans, providing quality care, and managing cost-effective services which are aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsible for achieving the strategic priorities for nursing in their assigned areas of accountability in collaboration with the nursing leadership team.  This position has supervisory responsibility for staff.

• Provides leadership and management to assigned department(s) effectively managing the internal operations.  May be responsible for large, complicated or high-risk departments.


• Collaborates with CNE and other medical center management in identifying and implementing innovative models and best practices with an emphasis on safety, quality of care, service improvements and cost reduction.


• Monitors services for performance, compliance, and opportunities for improvement. Analyzes costs, productivity trends, and patient care levels.  


• Provides leadership related to implementing performance standards that maximize staff productivity and adhere to compliance regulations, promotes excellence in skills, standardized process, adoption of technology, and personalized patient care experiences.  


• Collaborates with programs and project teams to monitor key performance indicators, clinical data, and financial performance. Takes appropriate measures to address variance, noncompliance to safety and regulatory practices, and to improve patient care.   


• Facilitates the development and implementation of policies, standards that guide the provision of safe care, maintaining compliance with pertinent laws and regulations.


• Serves as a resource around clinical scope of practice, regulatory standards, evidence-based trends and safety guidelines.


• Incorporates and models the MHS Vision, Model and Values throughout the service area. .


• Develops environmental control, safety, fire, and disaster programs for department in compliance with regulatory standards  


• Maintains current knowledge of changes in health care legislation, nursing practice, informatics, and advanced technology.


• Fosters an environment that supports everyone in working collaboratively to the benefit of patients, staff, and the organization alike.   Promotes open and effective conversations among all team members to promote patient safety.


• Hires, trains, supervises, counsels, disciplines, and terminates when appropriate.  


• Develops and oversees on going staff development, education, training, orientation and in-service needs. Verifies programs, content, and criteria to be used to educate and train staff following professional organization standard requirements and safety guidelines (example ANA, AACN, ENA, AONL, IHI etc).


• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.  Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health systems corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all company investigations and proceedings.