<p>Employment Type:</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift:</p> <p>Day Shift</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Why Mount Carmel?</p> <p>With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.</p> <p>We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.</p> <p>What we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage </li><li>Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one </li><li>Generous paid time off programs </li><li>Employee recognition incentive program </li><li>Tuition/professional development reimbursement </li><li>Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing </li></ul> <p>Why Columbus?</p> <p>The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com!</p> <p>About the job:</p> <p>In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Nurse Program Specialist oversees and standardizes nursing patient care delivery in nursing departments according to sub-specialty best practices and regulatory guidelines. Works at the direction of nursing leadership and collaboratively with department managers and specialty providers. Functions within standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Organization.</p> <p>What you will do:</p> <ul> <li>Quality and Safety: Reviews outcome data at the department level and collaborates with operational leaders to improve patient care delivery. </li><li>Financial Performance: Ensures that decision-making regarding patient care delivery changes improves patient outcomes while enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of operational throughput. </li><li>Patient Experience: Monitors department level patient experience metrics and collaborates with operational leaders to improve patient care; inspires nursing and other interprofessional team members. </li><li>Staff Engagement: Collaborates with operational leaders and enhances the work environment that retains nursing staff and reduces turnover. </li><li>Education and Training: Plans and implements department education/training which promotes professional competence and personal growth and ensures optimal patient care. Functions as a clinical resource throughout colleague onboarding process. Enhances cross-training capabilities to ensure minimum competencies for all RNs in procedural areas while acknowledging intervention-based specialty standards as appropriate. </li><li>Performance Improvement: Monitors nursing quality for designated area, focusing on optimal patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, risk management, and continuous quality and process improvement program for unit services. </li><li>Communication: Uses/develops effective communication channels to ensure optimal functioning of the unit. Collaborates effectively with appropriate internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Clinical Excellence: Reviews departmental nursing standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols. Maintains awareness of department/service area operations and potential for problems through regular rounds and interaction with physicians and staff. </li><li>Planning: Collaborates with all disciplines on the healthcare team and within the Organization to establish goals and meet objectives. Identifies and develops new educational opportunities in response to patient, physician, organization and/or community needs. </li></ul> <p>What we are looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Graduate from School of Nursing; BSN required, Master's Degree preferred </li><li>Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice in the State of Ohio </li><li>Experience: Minimum of two years recent and relevant clinical experience strongly preferred. </li><li>Effective Communication Skills </li><li>Demonstrates ability to assess, develop and mentor a patient care team </li><li>Evidence of effective leadership and management abilities/ within a variety of interprofessional patient care settings </li><li>BLS healthcare provider training required </li><li>ACLS healthcare provider training, if applicable </li><li>Professional certification preferred </li><li>- </li></ul> <p>Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.</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>