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The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do Responsible for overall management, coordination, and direction of the Critical Care departments. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, collaboration with organization leadership in support of the annual operating plan, achievement of the goals of the department of nursing, hiring and retention of personnel, performance improvement activities, financial management of areas assigned, and leadership and/or participation on management team and other committees as assigned. Essential Job Functions 1. Decision Maker a. Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the Acute Care Nursing department with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives. Where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans b. Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet demands for services. c. Establishes and/or staffs appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to accomplishments of the Annual Operating Plan d. Establishes and monitors operating performance standards for the department which ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the department 2. Skilled Communicator a. Establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees b. Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders 3. Accountability a. Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination b. Identifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery problems which interfere with patient, staff and customer satisfaction issues and/or recommends action to appropriate party c. Ensures that all areas of the organization receive adequate advice, assistance, and service relating to patient care d. Evaluates, develops, and maintains departmental performance improvement standards and measures e. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JCAHO) f. Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements so risk is reduced 4. Human Resource Management a. Ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance b. Supervises department management staff and others within the department, develops mutually agreed upon standards of performance, appraises performance, and provides direction ensuring effective performance of department responsibilities. c. Ensures that employees in the department possess or are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work d. Acts as the Chief Retention Officer of their area 5. Financial Resource Management a. Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans. b. Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs etc. to ensure achievement of financial objectives 6. Visionary Leader a. Participates in nursing leadership meetings to create a successful nursing department b. Actively participates in Professional Practice work of the nursing department and ensures staff participate as well c. Develops goals for the nursing department and unit that are aligned with the Annual Operating Plan 7. Development of Bassett Network/System Thinking – A leader who things globally and adopts philosophy of continuous improvement for Bassett processes/systems and the Bassett Network a. Develops working relationships with partners in Cooperstown and outside to affect positive results b. Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performance c. Develops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfaction d. Connects with counter parts at affiliate sites to actualize potential for adoption of best practices and standardization e. As appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum of care f. Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI 8. Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed a. Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager What we need from you Education: 4 Years/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required Master's Degree must be obtained within 3 years from date of hire, required Experience: 5 years experience in progressive leadership positions in a healthcare environment, required 10 years experience of management level, preferred will waive the Master's degree requirement Licensure/Certifications: NYS license as a Registered Nurse, required BLS Certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire, required Skills: Project Management/Planning Leadership Strategic Thinking Budgeting Systems Thinking Interacting with People Communication Computer Skills Problem Solving Clinical Skills Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met Total Rewards Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits including an employer match And more! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position. Pay Range Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement. Pay Range Minimum: USD $125,428.09/Yr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $188,142.14/Yr. We love the difference people bring We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.