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The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the daily planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of the daily operations and clinical practice of the Neurosurgery Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Function as a leader and an expert professional practitioner and assumes responsibility and accountability for the expert application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care.
• You will demonstrate professional skills and abilities, applies their knowledge base and outstanding leadership and educational skills to advise and lead all aspects of the clinical performance of others, demonstrates motivation and creativity, and serves as a motivator for effective change within Nursing at the department and institutional levels.
• You will ensure nursing staff perform within their scope of responsibility and duties, and ensures accountability at the facility, department, and position levels, including knowledge of required clinical/technical skills.
• You will support quality improvements and the clinical care delivery processes; staffing, scheduling, and retention of staff; safety and quality management, and participation on Unit Practice Council and TCAB.
• You will be responsible for all administrative processes applicable to Neurology and Neurology Clinics.
• You will assume fiscal responsibility through preparation of unit budgets, serves as liaison with medical staff and other personnel, ensures the maximum growth and development of each employee, supports research, participates in planning, both long and short term and advocates patient advocacy.
• You will guide staff in meeting customer?s needs and being consistent with the Medical Center's philosophy, mission, vision and strategic plan and The Plan for Provision of Patient Care, The Performance Improvement Plan and Professional Organization Standards.

Educational Requirements:

• BSN Degree preferred
• Master's Degree preferred

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• BLS and ACLS from American Heart Assoc.
• CA RN License
• Specialty Certification or within one year of hire for external hires

Experience:

• Minimum5 years proven experience with 2 years in management.
• Minimum 4 years managing clinical department (s)
• Minimum 3 years experience leading all aspects of department (s) service lines in a healthcare setting
• Neurosciences experience strong preferred
• Strong leadership experience in Clinic setting preferred.

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