Director, Patient Care Services- RN- Harrisonburg

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Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to oversee high-performing teams and drive excellence, quality outcomes, and exceptional customer service across nursing at Sentara RMH. This director-level role is responsible for the strategic and financial success of assigned departments and will align nursing initiatives to meet division and system goals.

More specifically, this position will:

• Oversee all nursing professional development programs, including onboarding, transition to practice programs, and continuing education.

• Cultivate mentorship for nurses at all levels.

• Support academic partnerships and manage clinical placement, internships, and preceptorship programs.

• Promote and integrate evidence-based practices into nursing care to improve patient outcomes.

• Lead and support nursing research initiatives and innovation in clinical practice.

• Serve as liaison to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for nursing-led research projects and advanced degree mentorship.

• Champion quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with nursing and clinical leaders.

• Monitor and analyze nursing quality indicators to inform practice improvement.

• Work collaboratively with the Magnet Program Director to advance the culture of nursing excellence.

• Serve as a collaborative partner across departments to promote shared governance and a culture of excellence.

• Engage with external nursing organizations, academic institutions, and community partners to support excellence in nursing.

Education/Experience

• BSN (Required)

• 5 years of Nursing Management experience (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact/Multi-State License (Required)

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Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

*A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years

*Free and convenient parking

*Collaboration and shared governance

*CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital

*EAP - 24 x 7

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.