Nursing Director Case Management and Social Work Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General Hospital

Lowell General Hospital has delivered high-quality and compassionate care since 1891. Our two inpatient hospital campuses, Cancer Center, Heart and Vascular Center, four urgent care locations, affiliated physicians and outpatient facilities provide state-of-the-art technology and a full range of specialty services in the Merrimack Valley.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Executive, this position has oversight of all clinical and administrative functions of the case management and social work departments in a four-time designated ANCC Magnet designated organization, and supports a dynamic staff of approximately 50 individuals. This candidate will have strong alignment and engagement across the Tufts Medicine entities and providers in support of system and organization care management goals.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications :

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 7 Years of RN Experience with at least 5 years of management experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Nursing, Business Administration, or another related field.

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Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Leadership duties : Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision. A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and / or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Responsibilities typically include : policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.