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We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
The Director of Professional Practice and Career Integration is responsible for coordinating activities that promote excellence in nursing. This includes data collection, reporting, planning, and documenting strategic plans to assure compliance with regulations and accreditation processes (Joint Commission, CMS and State Health Department). This role supports onboarding activities and processes that ensure successful integration of nursing coworkers. Support nursing by serving as a Shared Governance and professional practice resource, guide continuing education and competency, maintain policies and procedures, and other relevant documents. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Two successful years of experience as a Nursing Manager or equivalent of a medium or large hospital organization, preferable part of an integrated health system.
- Required Education: BSN Graduate of an approved College of Nursing.
- Preferred Education: Master's degree in nursing, Health Administration or related field, or plan for completion within a specific period of time
- Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
- Other: Capable of working cooperatively with other executives, physicians and co-workers in order to accomplish goals. Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally and able to coordinate and integrate the complexities of patient care, quality improvement and performance initiatives.
- Certifications: Nationally recognized certification preferred.Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education. Is active in community/professional organizations. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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