Submission for the position: Director of Nursing SNF and LTAC

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

You, as Director of Nursing, will plan, direct, and coordinate clinical services. Offer guidance in all care areas, overseeing inpatient and outpatient services in various healthcare facilities. You will oversee patient care departments. Areas include social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, rehabilitation, emergency medicine, and pharmacy. You'll implement clinical priorities in line with patient care vision. Your input will implement protocols and policies. You'll develop patient care models and drive nursing quality improvements. Ensure operational efficiency, high standards of care, and top-notch patient service.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Providing direction for all nursing services within your area of responsibility.
• Designing and executing operational plans for nursing services that align with our overarching business goals.
• Regularly check work to ensure it meets standards. Make adjustments if work falls short of standards.
• Setting unit-specific improvement goals, reporting progress to senior leadership and quality control councils for review.
• Undertaking thorough investigations of adverse events, examining data, discerning trends, and identifying opportunities for advancement.
• Passionately working with departments beyond nursing to create processes that enhance patient care and satisfaction.
• Regularly observing and interacting with clinical environments to know patient needs and communicate findings.
• Ensuring all activities in your area of responsibility adhere to all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
• Tailoring metrics, dashboards, and tools to oversee service delivery and pinpoint areas for improvement and education.

Key Success Factors

• Working across various departments and clinical disciplines within large, complex healthcare organizations is an additional desirable experience.
• Aptitude in resolving issues and applying critical thinking is key to success.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree, Master's highly preferred
• EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  
  
  Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.