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 The Director of Nursing (DON) at Fox hospital is responsible for overseeing all Emergency Care Environments, Med-Surg, Critical Care, and a shared oversight with network peri-operative nursing leadership the Perioperative Nursing units. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. This role involves leadership, management, and strategic planning within the nursing departments, and also includes acting as a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and other departments. This role collaborates with union representatives and ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and participates in labor negotiations and practices. Understanding provisions of the collective bargaining agreement relating to staffing, scheduling and other relevant components is important. The successful candidate will be skilled in motivating nursing staff; leading with inspiration, knowledge, and care; effective communication skills; strong clinical background; ability to problem solve and troubleshoot through challenges; familiarity with healthcare regulations and standards; knowledge of financial management and budgeting; and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities and promote the overall success of nursing. Decision Maker 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. Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet demands for services. Establishes and/or staffs appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to accomplishments of the Annual Operating Plan. Establishes and monitors operating performance standards for the department which ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the department. Skilled Communicator 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. Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders. Accountability Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination. 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. Ensures that all areas of the organization receive adequate advice, assistance, and service relating to patient care. Evaluates, develops, and maintains departmental performance improvement standards and measures. Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. JCAHO). Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements so risk is reduced. Human Resource Management 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. 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. Ensures that employees in the department possess or are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work. Acts as the Chief Retention Officer of their area. Responsible for overseeing all nursing staff and operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulations. This role involves leadership, management, and strategic planning within the nursing departments, and also includes acting as a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and other departments. This role collaborates with union representatives and ensures compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and participates in labor negotiations and practices. Understanding provisions of the collective bargaining agreement relating to staffing, scheduling and other relevant components is important. Financial Resource Management 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. Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs etc. to ensure achievement of financial objectives. Visionary Leader Participates in nursing leadership meetings to create a successful nursing department. Actively participates in Professional Practice work of the nursing department and ensures staff participate as well. Develops goals for the nursing department and unit that are aligned with the Annual Operating Plan. 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. Develops working relationships with partners in Cooperstown and outside to affect positive results. Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performance. Develops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfaction. Connects with counter parts at affiliate sites to actualize potential for adoption of best practices and standardization. As appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum of care. Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI. Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager. What we need from you Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required Master's Degree in Nursing, required (Must be obtained within 3 years from date of hire) Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations and nursing management in an Acute Care setting, required 10 years of management level experience will waive the Masters degree requirement, preferred minimum of two years experience collaborating with union representatives and ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, required Licensure/Certifications: Current NYS RN License, required BLS Certification, required Nursing Executive Certification, Nuring Executive Advanced Certification, or Certified Executive Nursing Practice, preferred Skills: Analysis & Evaluation Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking Clinical Skills Communication Community Relations Leadership Decision Making Computer Skills Time Management Project Management/Planning Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), fit testing Frequent repetitive motion, standing, walking Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking Hazards: Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, radiation/radiant energy Working Conditions: Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, odors Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis Pay Transparency 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 $138,482.75/Yr. Pay Range Maximum: USD $207,724.13/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.