Director of Nursing-(Emergency Service Admin)-LBJ

Job Summary The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for the operational, human resource, quality, and financial management of assigned nursing unit(s). The DON works with the administrative director to translate pavilion and department strategic plans and policies into a unit plan suitable to the unique operational needs. The DON leads implementation and evaluation of the unit plan and provides reports relevant to the achievement of goals. The DON is accountable for ensuring the Harris Health System Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) is implemented and targeted outcomes are achieved on assigned units. The DON provides oversight to ensure unit‑level care delivery, quality management, and staff utilization patterns are congruent with the NPPM framework. The DON facilitates actualization of shared governance and practice-level advancement of unit personnel. The DON has authority to make all operational and human resource decisions relevant to his or her assigned unit(s) as long as they are consistent with district, nursing, and departmental policies, standards, and other Chief Nursing Office and Nurse Executive Council-approved guidelines. The DON creates and maintains an environment that cultivates exemplary patient care, supporting professional nursing practice and empowering nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The DON ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations; national, state, and local regulatory agencies; and institutional policies and procedures. The DON is accountable for nursing practice that upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior, mentors others, and serves as a role model in nursing organizations, research, and community activities. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field required. Holds at least one of the following in Nursing: Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree. License & Certifications: Applicable professional certification in administration completed within two years if not held at the time of appointment. Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program. Registered Nurse; current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Other certificates as required by unit/service. Work Experience: Five years of RN experience with at least three years of work experience in a related clinical area of practice. Management Experience: Two years of related management/leadership experience required. Communication Skills Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking) Writing / Correspondence Writing / Reports Proficiencies PC, MS Word Job Attributes Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Design, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical. Work Schedule Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On Call #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Health System, Inc.