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Posted: 02-Jul-25
Location: Waxahachie, Texas
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Internal Number: 25010442
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:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
Job Summary
As Director of Nursing, you oversee nursing practice in various healthcare settings. You'll focus on inpatient and outpatient units in multiple facilities, utilizing your clinical expertise effectively. Your scope includes patient care areas like social services, ambulatory care, cardiology, respiratory, rehab, pharmacy, emergency medicine, and nursing. You will set goals for nursing units. Goals will align with patient care goals. You will create and implement clinical protocols, nursing policies, and patient care models. Initiatives to improve nursing quality will be led by you.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Overseeing nursing services within your designated area within our organization.
- Developing and executing operation plans for the nursing services that align with the organization's business goals.
- Keeping track of daily performance, adjusting when necessary to maintain set productivity standards.
- Partnering on quality improvement goals for your unit.
- Communicating effectively with senior management and quality councils.
- Examining any adverse occurrences, dissecting data and findings, recognizing trends and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Working alongside non-nursing departments to establish procedures and deal with issues to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
- Participating in regular clinical rounds to identify patient needs through room, care environment, and safety rounds.
- Ensuring your area of clinical care complies with all legal, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements.
- Designing and implementing metrics, reports, and tools to monitor service delivery and identify areas for improvement and further learning.
- Coordinating with nurses, physicians, and managers to improve patient care. Promoting communication within the department for safety.
Key Success Factors
- Experience partnering with various departments and medical disciplines in large healthcare institutions is valuable.
- Have the ability to navigate complex problems and think critically.
- Possess exceptional skills in verbal and written communication, along with the capability to deliver impressive presentations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree
- EXPERIENCE - (3) Three Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION-Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitate (CPR): BLS or CPR Required.