Director, Nursing at The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Associate VP, Medical Services, the Director provides overall planning, quality assurance, supervision and coordination of clinical care provided by Associate Director of Nursing, Assistant Director, Infection Prevention & Public Health Support, Assistant Director, Clinical Support and Senior Case Manager. The incumbent will provide overall responsibility for the daily operations by structuring the work effectively, defining goals and objectives and ensuring integration of services into the overall offerings of Columbia Health. The incumbent will cultivate and sustain strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues and other university partners and units so that students are provided a seamless health and well-being experience on campus. Direct day-to-day management and evaluation of services to accomplish effective service delivery. In support of the department, maintain accreditation standards and assist with articulation efforts to meet accreditation requirements. This is an essential, onsite role.

Responsibilities

Management (45%)

• Directly supervises Associate Director of Nursing, Assistant Director, Infection Prevention & Public Health Support, Assistant Director, Clinical Support and Senior Case Manager

• Management the recruitment, onboarding, professional development, supervision, and performance management of nursing and related employees

• Member of the Medical Service's Quality Management (QM) Committee.

• In collaboration with the Associate VP, Medical Services participate in strategic planning.

• Proactively reviews all aspects, both medical and administrative of management.

• Responsible for the development of QM projects, reports to the Columbia Health QM committee and staff closing the loop of QI activities.

• Member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Emergency Procedure Committee, Accreditation Committee as well as tasks force when warranted to achieve the integrated quality care for patients.

• Implement and manage a Risk Management program. Reports high-risk patients to Director, Clinical Services & Training or designee in a timely manner and review cases periodically and as warranted. Ensures overall integration of risk management into Quality Management activities.

• Instrumental in implementing procedures, designs that improve or enhance the function of the department. Designs and implements new procedures, policies to improve patient flow, service (e. g. patient flow designs, appropriate in-service training for nursing as well as allied health staff as needed).

• Facilitates organizational change initiatives by using effective strategies to support and promote the implementation of the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of Columbia Health.

• Works with student groups, parents, faculty, and staff as necessary to promote the mission of Columbia Health/Medical Services. Identifies important areas of overlap in service.