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MD Anderson Cancer Center Associate Director- Nursing Programs|Nursing Administration Department in Houston, Texas
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to cultivate relationships with Deans of schools of nursing and programs for unlicensed staff to enhance the career pipeline of nurses into the organization; lead the clinical placements for students, Professional Student Extern Program, Rising Star Program and the Residency Program; attract top talent through strategic retention efforts to retain and grow nursing teams; Develop and continuously assess retention metrics and benchmarks;. collaborate across all nursing team settings; partner closely with the institutional wellness team to develop and enhance wellness programs and offerings in support of MD Anderson nursing teams.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Workforce Development
Responsible for developing and maintaining collegial relationships with nursing school Deans, including routine sessions to review programs, students and needs
Provide direction and oversight for the new nurse residency program (certified and recognized by the American Nurses Association)
Lead efforts related to the rising stars program benefitting future leaders across the organization
Direct all efforts related to student nurses including contracts with schools of nursing and the placement of students within the organization
Partner with nursing leaders and education leaders to ensure student placement requirements are met
Nursing Career Pipeline
Lead nursing recruitment strategies in collaboration with nursing leaders and Human Resources
Ensure online and in person presence promoting MD Anderson Division of Nursing
Lead efforts promoting nursing at national and regional professional meetings and conferences
Nursing Recruitment and Retention
Develop retention programming, metrics and benchmarks for nursing teams across the care continuum
Collaborate with nursing leaders throughout the institution with the goal of positively impacting retention of all nursing team members
Through continuous process improvement and literature research, partner with nursing leaders on current initiatives to positively impact retention
Lead efforts to routinely seek feedback regarding retention
Nursing Wellness
Develop and implement wellness initiatives for nursing team members throughout the organization
In collaboration with the institutional wellness team, create and implement a nursing focused wellness plan and measure the impact to recruitment and retention
Routinely seek feedback regarding wellness and value proposition for nursing teams
Participate in divisional activities related to patient care, performance improvement, and nurse recognition.
Assure development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, quality clinical, educational, and administrative nursing practice consistent with current research, institutional, and national standards.
Demonstrate professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations. Seek opportunity to broaden professional perspective and knowledge.
Participate in institutional Magnet activities in support of ongoing requirements and quadrennial application efforts.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
Preferred: Master's Degree in Nursing or above.
Experience
Required: Five years of professional nursing or healthcare experience to include two years in cancer care and two years of management experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Preferred: Master's Degree or above.
Certifications
Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Preferred: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 155888
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Day/Evening
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 106,000
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 132,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 159,000
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available?: No
Relocation Assistance Available?: No
Science Jobs: No