Director of Nursing, General Surgery, Hartford Hospital

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Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting-edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Position Summary :

The Director of Nursing, General Surgery, will provide strategic leadership in collaboration with the provider leadership team for General Surgery, Trauma Critical Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation and Inpatient Dialysis at Hartford Hospital. The Director will drive outcomes, design creative solutions and build bridges among the organization's stakeholders to advance key initiatives and promote innovation. The Director will collaborate with physician leaders, the executive leadership team and relevant clinical and administrative leaders to plan comprehensive programs and ensure that the highest level of quality patient centered care is delivered. Working closely with the Vice President of Patient Care Services, the Director will improve operating results across the service lines by creating an integrated service line business plan and operational metrics that align with the achievement of key hospital strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities :

• Provides leadership to the unit managers in identifying resources required to achieve quality and safe patient care results. As a champion of the Hartford Healthcare culture, the Director models the HHC Leadership behaviors to inspire and mentor staff
• Develops and monitors operating budget for units and related services and assures appropriate resource allocations. Provides financial management expertise for strategic planning, budgeting, analysis and decision-making
• Prepares and / or examines various financial and non-financial reports and analyzes the impact of actual and / or proposed operational changes in meeting corporate and divisional initiatives
• Creates a thriving, trusting team culture. Provides team with clear expectations, positive and constructive feedback to maximize potential and improve performance. Encourages professional development, identifying opportunities for growth and ongoing education
• Collaborates with administration, peers, colleagues and attending physicians regarding the patient care model with a focus on aligning nursing practice to ensure consistency and continuity across the organization
• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills, promotes interdepartmental relationships, models professional behavior uses effective communication strategies, acts as a role model for staff and contributes to meeting the mission and goals of Hartford HealthCare and Hartford Hospital
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission as well as State, local and federal regulatory agencies. Consults with recommendations of professional bodies to ensure evidence-based practice
• As patient safety champion, the Director provides thought leadership in a range of critical areas including patient experience, care logistics, employee engagement and EMS strategy

Qualifications :

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work / life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .

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