Program Director - Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Standards

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Medical Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education. and research. In conjunction with the Director of Enterprise Nursing Quality, Patient Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), the Program Director, Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Standards leads medical center wide efforts across all inpatient and outpatient settings in establishing a culture of evidence-based professional nursing practice. The Program Director provides leadership and direction to all levels of nurses regarding the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based professional nursing standards of practice and EBP initiatives.

Position Summary

The Program Director, Nursing Evidence-Based Practice and Standards oversees and provides direction for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing projects for the Health System and leads and oversees the review and creation of all nursing policies and procedures for the Medical Center. In partnership with internal and external customers, the Program Director works with individuals in a way that ensures that evidence-based practice is understandable and measurable. He/she works to ensure a shared sense of purpose in creating both value for the customer and the committed involvement of nursing staff at all levels. The Program Director serves as a leader and mentor both in the department and throughout OSUWMC. The Program Director demonstrates an analytical and intellectual understanding of best practices and their impact on quality of patient care.

Program Director-level responsibilities include: maintain a professional presence throughout the health system, oversee and maintain evidence-based standards of practice, collaborating and integrating services within the department (nursing quality and nursing research) and with other departments; assist in maintaining a collaborative partnership with The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Academic Practice Partnership work with nursing services to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice across all levels of nursing personnel across the medical center; assess and improve evidence-based resources and service across the enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities

In support of the Medical Center's mission, vision and values1 the leadership competencies of leading with vision, customer focused, results oriented, developing talent., communication and teamwork are interwoven into the role and responsibilities of the Program Director. These should be identified to assess, maintain, and improve competency.

95 % of the time

A leader of Nursing Initiatives

• Responsible for development of goals, tactics, planning, execution and evaluation of goal achievement for evidence-based practice. Develops short, mid and long-term goals with plans to facilitate/guide goal achievement that arc consistent with the mission and values of the Medical Center. Involves key stakeholders in goal development, planning, execution and evaluation when possible. Revises plan based upon evaluation of progress toward goals. Assists other areas within department with goal development. planning, execution and evaluation.

• Effectively communicates with patients, visitors, leadership, staff, department personnel, providers, peers and other Medical Center personnel. Demonstrates ability to lead group process and effective meetings. Represents nursing evidence-based practice in Health System committees, task forces, work groups, etc. Effective problem solving, negotiating, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes multidisciplinary teamwork.

• Serves as role model, motivates, mentors, and inspires lenders, staff and department personnel; demonstrates flexibility and impartiality when dealing with others.

• Participates in and assumes leadership role in Medical Center committees, task forces and special projects. Demonstrates dependability in meeting target dates for reports and project completion. Represents the Medical Center in professional and civic activities within the University, locally, across the state or nationally as requested. Remains up to date in current level of practice.

• Develops, implements and evaluates programs with emphasis on improvement in outcomes, service, operations and cost.

• Adheres to regulatory compliance standards (TJC, ODH, etc.).

Provides oversight and direction for evidence-based nursing, policies, procedures, standards or care and protocols.

• Functions as a Leader/Consultant in EBP and standards of nursing practice across the medical center. Provides leadership and consultation in all aspects of nursing practice.

• Facilitates an environment for professional nursing practice that supports scientific, scholarly practice

• Provides leadership and direct oversight for the development, review, and revision of nursing policies and procedures to guide clinical nurses in the delivery of safe, quality evidence-based care.

• Manages and oversees the final preparation of approved policies.

Organizational Expectations

Practices within OSUWMC policies and procedures. Maintains infection control standards, implements appropriate patient safety protocols as necessary. Adheres to OSUWMC mission, vision and value statements and service statements as demonstrated through positive customer service, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting professional goals.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Master's Degree in Clinical Field, DNP preferred. Clinical Licensure. Registered Nurse may be required in Oncology. 2 years of clinical experience required. 4-6 years of clinical experience preferred.