Director, Nursing (H) Perioperative Services Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Full Time) Miami, FL

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services in Miami, Florida. The Director for Nursing, Perioperative Services at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital, Miami FL is a key leader responsible for oversight of operational aspects of care delivery to patients receiving surgical services.  Ensures delivery of high quality, safe and efficient care to patients and their families in accordance with regulatory standards.  Maintains emphasis on patient experience and service excellence.  Areas of oversight:  Hospital-based pre-Op Holding, 10 Operating Rooms, PACU and Central Sterile Processing. Core Job Functions: Directs, oversees, and evaluates all nursing personnel and staff. Coordinates the activities of the department and guides staffing procedures. Sets objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Recommends establishment or revisions of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance for legal compliance and high-quality standards. Controls budgets and monitors expenditures. Ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensures, certifications, and annual training. Collaborates with other departments and professionals to streamline operations. Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Reports to upper management. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution, ACEN and / or CCNE Certification and Licensing: Valid State of Florida RN license required Refer to department description specifics for applicable certification requirements BLS, ACLS, PALS from the American Heart Association (only) Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans. Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance. Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth. Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change. Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery. Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities. Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication. Department Specific Functions: Leadership: Assume 24/7 responsibility and accountability for the clinical operation of the assigned patient care units, services, staff, and facilities Establish and maintain a nursing-care delivery system consistent with the overall philosophy and goals of the health care system and accrediting standards. Provide leadership and direction for staff, using sound performance management principles to establish a team-based culture in which employees feel valued, motivated and highly engaged. Plan and direct short- and long-term departmental activities in accordance with facility goals. Serve as a resource and role-model to staff, interdisciplinary team members and interdepartmentally; provide counsel on nursing care and professional nursing practices. Collaborate with others departments to improve performance. Clinical Practice: Ensure the effective delivery of skilled, efficient, and compassionate patient care by managing the nursing services of the facility, including: efficient and effective scheduling, patient assessments, implementation of physicians' orders, treatment plans, and procedures; administration and recording of medication; monitoring and evaluating patient-care processes/outcomes for the patient-care units. Coordinate nursing activities with those of other services or disciplines. Demonstrate clinical competency in designated areas of operations. Role-model nursing practices consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Performance Improvement/Quality Management: Establish and maintain the highest level of service to patients, family members, physicians, visitors, and other areas of the health care system. Create an environment of patient care that is patient-centered, safe, effective, and equitable. Contribute to best possible outcomes for patients by implementing best-practice standards and improving processes and systems to achieve high performance, patient safety and excellent patient experience. Assume responsibility for accessing and utilizing appropriate data in order to monitor unit operations; work diligently to achieve patient- and staff-satisfaction targets. Support the quality framework, which includes both clinical- and service-quality indicators. Implement a continuous improvement mind-set by regularly reviewing and evaluating care, documentation (EMR and paper), and service provided through a “hands-on and roll-up-your-sleeves