Clinical Director, Acute and Critical Care

Job Description This position is responsible for coordinating a variety of comprehensive multi-disciplinary patient-centered programs across the nursing continuum and creating a culture that promotes an environment of healing by focusing on the emotional and physical well-being of patients and staff. This position has explicit ownership/responsibility for outcomes and providing overall administrative management and support for evidence based nursing laborates with nurse and physician leadership in strategic and operational planning related to current and future programsDirects and coordinates management of all assigned nursing areas, which includes administrative supervision of assigned care units, budget review and approval (fiscal responsibility), authorization of capital expenditures and the development of staffHelps develop educational programs and resources to support best nursing practices and specialty needsLeads and directs the inpatient and outpatient nurse managers in providing consultationServes as a resource to staff regarding nursing practicesEnsures that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the philosophy, standards and objectives of CCADEncourages and supports nursing research projects and outcome studies that will enhance the knowledge, skills and expertise of care providersAnalyzes patient and employee satisfaction results and develops strategies for improvement in all assigned areas of responsibilityFacilitates the incorporation of patient safety and Magnet principles into clinical nursing careMinimum of eight (8) years post graduate experience is requiredMinimum of two (2) years experience in an assistant director of nursing position, or equivalent, or four (4) years experience in a senior charge nurse position in an acute care tertiary hospital is requiredDemonstrated knowledge and skills in nursing managementStrong analytical abilitiesStrong organizational and leadership skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to speak and write in English is requiredAbility to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferredManagerial and/or supervisory experience is requiredNursingAll employees will embrace the CCAD mission, vision and values and be responsible for adhering to the core values of the institution, including: Patient’s First, Collaboration, Mutual Respect, Quality, Patient Safety, Integrity, Cultural Sensitivity and Compassion. All employees are also expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organization-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position.Customer Service Orientation includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner. Adaptability including teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback. Efficiency and Effectiveness includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully. Essential Job Requirements includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communication skills. Managerial Responsibilities includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements and budgetary constraints.The responsibilities described on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required of employees in the position.Final determination of a candidate’s qualifications and eligibility to perform the job is at the sole discretion and judgment of the institute/department executive leadership.

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