Job Summary The Administrative Director of Nursing (ADON) Women's and Infants is accountable for the strategic, operational, human resource, quality and financial management of a pavilion-based nursing department. This director translates district and pavilion strategic plans and policies into a departmental plan suitable to the unique operational needs of the assigned department. The ADON leads implementation and evaluation of the departmental plan and provides reports relevant to achievement of strategic goals. The ADON also leads the implementation and targeted goal achievement for the HCHD Nursing Professional Practice Model (NPPM) for the assigned department. The ADON has authority to make decisions for the assigned area and represents nursing in interactions with other professionals and departments to create conditions conducive to meeting department goals. The ADON ensures a patient-care environment that cultivates exemplary patient care. As a member of the nursing leadership team, the ADON establishes a setting that supports professional nursing practice and empowers nurses to provide safe, effective, compassionate, and efficient nursing care in collaboration with all health care disciplines. The ADON facilitates continuous quality improvement through the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. The ADON ensures compliance with standards established by professional nursing organizations, national, state, and local regulatory agencies, and institutional policies and procedures. The ADON upholds high standards of integrity and ethical behavior, mentors others, role models professionalism, and participates in activities such as nursing organizations, nursing research, community service, and bodies that shape health care policies and practices. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a master’s degree in nursing or related field required. Doctoral degree preferred. Holds at least one of the following—Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree. Licensure/Certification: Nurse Executive Board Certified (or Certified Nurse Administrator, Advanced, 08-NEA; or Certified Nurse Manager & Leader; or Certified Executive Nursing Practice) to be completed within two years if not already held. Basic Life Support certification from an American Heart Association approved program. Work Experience: Five to seven years of related clinical practice, with Labor and Delivery experience required. Management Experience: Five years of related management/leadership experience. Special Requirements Communication Skills: Above average verbal communication with heavy public contact, exceptional verbal communication (e.g., public speaking), and writing/correspondence/reporting skills. Other Skills: Analytical, design, medical terminology, PC proficiency, research, statistical, and word processing. Work Schedule Weekends Holidays Flexible hours Travel On call #J-18808-Ljbffr