Career Center

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Nursing required; Master's in Nursing or Health-related program preferred
• Current BLS certification required, current RN licensure in the state of Florida required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience required; pediatric experience preferred
• Lead/Charge or supervisory experience preferred

Business Skills and Principles

1. Participates in creation of department budget (capital & operational needs) with other leaders
2. Monitors expenses regularly with other leaders and makes adjustments as indicated by variances.
3. Responsible for strategic management by creating nursing/clinical objectives, goals and tactics required to achieve the organization's strategic outcomes.
4. Participates in the negotiation, monitoring and management of contract and service agreements.
5. Manages clinical staff promoting a diverse, healthy workforce and learning environment where all roles work to top of scope.

Communication and Relationship Building

1. Utilizes resources to support efficient daily management.
2. Models a caring philosophy promoting trust and engagement by staff.
3. Works with internal and external partners creating relationships to achieve division, region, enterprise goals.

Knowledge of the Healthcare Environment

1. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards as well as local, state, & federal regulatory standards.
2. Participates in nursing research activities and promotes evidence-based nursing in pediatrics.
3. Promotes nurse/patient partnership through age-appropriate developmental considerations and family centered care models.
4. Implements/participates in processes that result in prompt escalation of performance gaps/safety concerns.
5. Formulates objectives and priorities to implement plans of care delivery consistent with family centered care that is evidence-based, affordable, accessible, and equitable.
6. Ensures compliance with internal policies at site, regional, and enterprise levels. Participates in policy-making with leadership and serving on key committees.

Professionalism

1. Supports, promotes, and role models Nemours Standards of Behavior in all interactions.
2. Upholds professional ethical standards for self and others through accountability.
3. Supports staff in participation of community-based activities that address community care.
4. Through rounding and performance appraisals gives feedback, promotes career development, and closes the gap on any issues.
5. Assists leadership in preparing reports for other leaders and/or the Board.

Leadership

1. Leads quality improvement efforts after assessment through analytics (SWOT, PDCA, gap analysis) if change is necessary.
2. Champions continuous improvement by supporting staff in managing change.
3. Participates in nursing and organizational strategy planning and execution.
4. Creates, promotes, and protects a culture that supports staff, patients, and stakeholders within the organizational vision and mission.
5. Delegates responsibilities based on scope of practice, education, competence, and experience.