<p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>Day Shift</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Position Purpose:</p> <p>At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Nursing Director for Orthopedic Service Lines provides innovative leadership and is a change agent to advance professional nursing practice within the Trinity Health Leadership System. This position will oversee the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute. Units will include Orthopedic Administration, Inpatient Nursing Unit, Pre and PACU, Operating Room Suites, OSL Research, Perioperative Medicine clinic, and Pre-Admission Surgical Screening.</p> <p>What you will do:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Operational objectives and performance of the emergency services.</p> </li><li> <p>Determining clinical and administrative nursing goals; acquiring and allocating material, financial, and human resources; evaluating and revising plans and processes related to resources and clinical practice; providing leadership in the management and development of patient care staff; facilitating research and inquiry into best practice for nursing.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitating collaborative relationships with the Service Line Directors, physicians, and other healthcare leaders, and acting as a role model to develop and mentor the next generation of nursing leaders.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a facilitator for the shared decision-making process and provide leadership for the utilization of best practice evidence, scholarly work in nursing, and advancement of professional practice.</p> </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Education: Bachelor of Science BSN in Nursing required. A Master of Science in Nursing MSN is preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience: 7 or more years of progressive nursing management experience in Intraoperative or Perioperative service lines is required. A combination of experiences in staff nursing specialties and clinical management is strongly preferred. Strong preference granted to candidates with an Intraoperative background with AORN and CNOR certifications.</p> </li><li> <p>BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.</p> </li><li> <p>Requires the ability to practice utilizing the recommended standards and guidelines of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).</p> </li><li> <p>Certified Perioperative Nurse certification: CNOR certification is preferred but not required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of regulatory standards, i.e., CMS, The Joint Commission, and DPH. Computer literacy, i.e., competence in using web-based applications, e-mail, and standard word and data applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).</p> </li><li> <p>An expressed desire to champion professional nursing practice and improve interdisciplinary care models through the creative utilization of education and technology.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated competency in financial management, i.e., develops and analyzes budgets and develops and implements business plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to make complex and strategic decisions and accept accountability for outcomes. Flexibility to respond and adapt to an environment that is quickly changing.</p> </li></ul> <p>Ministry/Facility Information</p> <p>Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.</p> <p>#LI-JL3</p> <p>Our Commitment</p> <p>Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>