The Patient Care Director (PCD) provides leadership, planning, organization in
implementing and evaluating the management, administrative operations and
clinical practice activities in collaboration with peers across the system, on a
twenty-four hour basis. A priority of this position is for the PCD to be the
Chief Retention Officer for the area and utilize principles of service
excellence to achieve goals on staff development, staff satisfaction and staff
retention. Provides patient reviews that are coordinated to provide a seamless,
integrated system of care that is high value, cost effective and customer
focused. The PCD is committed to creating a work environment that fosters pride,
teamwork and continuous learning and associate ability to meet patient needs.
The PCD must have knowledge of specialty services and related nursing standards
and be aware of the changing health care environment locally and nationwide. Has
responsibility to establish and maintain productive physician relationships and
engages with medical leaders in department decision-making.





The successful candidate will be able to:

* The Patient Care Director will collaborate with the Nursing Education
Department and utilize subject-matter experts as appropriate to assist with
staff education, clinical issues, and orientation development.
* Supports the learning and assimilation of all newly hired clinical staff
within the department through weekly meetings.
* Accountable for the acute care environment and must create learning
experiences that are open, respectful and promote the sharing of expertise.
* Serves as a resource to promote autonomous, effective, safe, cost-efficient,
and compassionate quality care.
* Works collaboratively with the ED leadership team to support and provide
oversight of the daily ED staffing and operations, including off-shifts and
weekends; this position is accountable for managing all clinical functions
within the ED on a 24-hour basis.
* Performs daily environmental

📌 Patient Care Director, Emergency Department (Guillermo Hudson)
🏢 Hudson Regional Hospital
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