Senior Director Nurse Education

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Director Nursing Research, Education, and Practice position is responsible for providing strategic direction and operations that advance the delivery of patient care, education, research, and professional practice, creating a system nursing research team to support all entities with nurses across the system. The Sr Director CNREP position is responsible for improving system oversight of opportunities to utilize innovation, evidence-based practice, and efficiencies in onboarding and training of nursing staff. This position will have system accountability and direct responsibility for the professional practice team at Houston Methodist Hospital, coordinating outreach to schools of nursing and ancillary colleges to better build a pipeline for nursing services workforce and ease transition to practice. The Sr Director CNREP position drives a culture of continuous learning within nursing through periodic needs assessment, development, implementation, evaluation and revision based on outcomes of high-quality, innovative, and timely educational programs that further the leadership and science of nursing for professional and nonprofessional staff and patients. This position leads evidence-based practice initiatives and coordinates nursing research protocols, studies, and outcome dissemination.

The Sr Director position has a direct report to a VP level or above and directs work that has a significant impact on the organization and strategic goals. This position leads or directs key programs; large scope (i.e., system-wide, TMC, or all community hospitals). The scope for the Sr Director position involves setting the strategic vision and administration and has responsibility for multiple budgets (operational and capital) and/or directs work that has significant financial implications including high-level oversight of the activities within the assigned functional area(s), ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, the Sr Director position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development and compliance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations. The Sr Director position may serve in lieu of an entity director for the assigned functional area(s). This position may also have direct reports to include director-level employees.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD or DNA) or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Seven years of experience in nursing with significant experience in nursing leadership, education, and research, including five years people management experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• ANCC-recognized Leadership Certification

Preferred

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved
• Possesses strategic vision with the ability to execute at a system level
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact functional area; stays abreast of industry changes
• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills—strong written communications and platform presentation abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus and garnering highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software
• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
• Demonstrates proficient use of Instructional technology
• Expertise in curriculum development and evaluation
• Expertise in publishing research findings

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.