Manager of Nursing Practice

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

This position will manage the day-to-day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities for an assigned department, including patient care, record keeping, and personnel issues. They will be responsible for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives of the organization and the nursing/clinical services within their area(s). This role is expected to apply their expert knowledge to interpret policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. They will monitor the operations of the nursing staff and ensure compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. They will also work to implement strategies to promote a professional nursing environment and provide leadership and oversight to the continuum of care sustaining high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.

Summary

Functions as a resource and/or professional liaison with internal departments and external agencies to promote the primary goal of optimal care to the patient.

Job Description

Administers and coordinates activities related to the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of a designated and assigned program within Sanford Health. Promotes optimal regional care through clinical activities, professional and public education, research and registry activities, and the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process. Maintains current knowledge of program(s) via literature review, rounds, and conferences. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of unique client populations. Able to collaborate effectively with multiple disciplines and facilities to maintain working relationships, networking, and feedback regarding the care of the patient. Function as a liaison of medical center within the city, county, region, and state agencies. Develops and implements quality measures based on program standards or accreditationFacilitate preparedness responsibilities in accordance with designated accrediting programs and agencies and their standards. Coordinates and supervises activities that contribute to and maintain program accreditation. Certain program objective and focus may be designed around grants. Grant administration responsibilities may include: assist project team in grant post award activities, maintain grant and contract files, review contracts, develops progress reports, and reviews closed grant for completeness. Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Master's degree in nursing or related healthcare field preferred.

Minimum three years’ experience in specialty setting specific to program(s) and services to be managed. Prior experience in the clinical setting required. Prior experience working within inter-professional practices. Experience in research and experience in evidence-based practice. Leadership experience in administrative and/or operations along with strong clinical focus preferred. Background with diverse populations and the underserved preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Specialty certification strongly encouraged.

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