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Find your calling at Mercy! The Director of Professional Practice and Career Integration is responsible for coordinating activities that promote excellence in nursing. This includes data collection, reporting, planning, and documenting strategic plans to assure compliance with regulations and accreditation processes (Joint Commission, CMS and State Health Department). This role supports onboarding activities and processes that ensure successful integration of nursing coworkers. Support nursing by serving as a Shared Governance and professional practice resource, guide continuing education and competency, maintain policies and procedures, and other relevant documents. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details:
Education: BSN Graduate of an approved College of Nursing. Master's degree in nursing, Health Administration or related field, or plan for completion within a specific period of time.
Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Experience: Two successful years of experience as a Nursing Manager or equivalent of a medium or large hospital organization, preferable part of an integrated health system. Capable of working cooperatively with other executives, physicians and co-workers in order to accomplish goals. Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally and able to coordinate and integrate the complexities of patient care, quality improvement and performance initiatives.
Certifications: Nationally recognized certification preferred.
Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Upholds and role models behaviors of professionalism. Remains knowledgeable in advances in the healthcare environment through continuing education. Is active in community/professional organizations. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Varies according to daily tasks, i.e., administrative versus clinical. Usually works in a clean, air-conditioned area.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
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