Director of Nursing (DON) Travel RN

Service Line Director

Hours: Days with occasional need to touch base with evening/night shifts; typical coverage from 0700 to 1600. May require working beyond 40 hours per week depending on departmental needs.

Main Function

The Service Line Director participates in functional decision-making processes essential to the successful attainment of the organization's mission while maintaining awareness of changes in healthcare that could impact the hospital's success. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership competency through oversight of designated nursing service lines.
• Assist the Chief Nursing Officer in providing leadership that garners support from nurse associates, fosters ownership of goals, and encourages participation in decisions affecting nursing.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders to promote appropriate staffing.
• Actively engage in quality initiatives to ensure the implementation and consistency of evidence-based practices.
• Support the maintenance of regulatory compliance and quality accreditation.
• Build credibility and collaborate with physicians and other departments as a champion for patient care, quality, and the nursing profession.
• Assist in planning and developing new services that will generate additional revenue sources.
• Create an environment conducive to recruitment and retention of nursing staff.
• Facilitate the development and oversight of departmental budgeting, manage costs, and continually seek data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Hold self and others accountable for demonstrating excellence in service standards and effectively resolving service recovery concerns.
• Assist in establishing nursing practice standards and maintain authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing services.
• Develop policies and procedures that define how nursing care is assessed, delivered, and evaluated.
• Plan and provide nursing care interventions that promote patient comfort and wellness.
• Represent nursing service lines in meetings as necessary; participate with department heads in designing and delivering patient care and services.
• Meet population-specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety by adhering to policies and procedures that prevent workplace injury, violence, or adverse outcomes to staff and patients.
• Attend all mandatory educational programs as required by the position.
• Interact with patients and customers in a friendly and caring manner, taking initiative to maintain communication and provide a secure and pleasant experience.
• Understand that this list outlines typical duties for the role and may not include all tasks assigned.

Unit Description

The organization includes a 56-bed emergency department designated as a stroke center and a tertiary care facility.