As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Lifespan is dedicated to improving the health of the people within our communities. Serving as Director, Endoscopy and Nursing Practices at Rhode Island Hospital, you will assume responsibility for the 24/7 leadership of the Endoscopy and nursing practice in all procedural areas, including the establishment of scope of practice, standards of practice, the design, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of programs and systems of patient care delivery. Duties include:

• Overseeing the continuity of nursing practice across the specialties in Endoscopy and all Procedural Areas in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Partnering with procedural area leaders for oversight and direction of Nursing Services
• Developing, implementing and evaluating a service quality improvement program that focuses on family-centered care
• Establishing mechanisms for integrated and systemic evaluation of all aspects of the division
• Developing and implementing cutting-edge clinical and administrative standards consistent with the organization’s values
• Planning, implement and evaluating new patient care programs
• Governing through the empowerment of managers and staff
• Recruiting, selecting, developing, counseling or terminating employees

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree; preferably MSN or currently enrolled
• Recommended 7 years of progressively responsible roles
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, financial planning, quality management, system design/redesign and advanced information systems
• High levels of analytical, qualitative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns
• Active member in professional organization

Working at Lifespan

At Lifespan, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems. Consistently awarded Magnet^® status in nursing care, Lifespan is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of delivering health with care.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.lifespan.org/search/jobdetails/dir-endoscopy-and-nsg-practice-procedural-areas/4e845d74-3da2-43be-91a1-d5905908688f

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual preference or orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.