Position Summary

The Vice President, Professional Practice is accountable for areas of responsibility that encompasses education, professional nursing practice and research, with a focus on nursing outcomes. This individual leads program planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that support the Division of Nursing on both strategic and tactical levels. Programmatic areas include new staff orientation, nurse-sensitive quality indicators, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice and nursing research. The Vice President collaborates with organizational nursing leaders to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice. Program management includes activities and structures that sustain nursing practice as well as promote an optimal work environment for professional nurses and care team members, resulting in outstanding patient care outcomes.

Education

• Master's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university. (Required)
• PhD or DNP Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred. (Preferred)

Experience

• Five or more years of clinical and pediatric experience in nursing required including 2 years of management/leadership experience. (Required)
• Experience in a Magnet designated hospital. (Preferred)

Certifications

• Current licensure to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona or ability to obtain prior to start date. (Required)
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Preferred)
• Current and valid certification in pediatric specialty such as Certified in Nursing Professional development (RN-BC) preferred or must be able to obtain within a year. (Preferred)

Special Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, standards of practice and objectives in the field of pediatric nursing. (Required)
• Ability to identify competency-based education needs and implement educational programs for staff. (Required)
• Knowledge of advanced clinical practice, education, research, clinical operations, workflow, and procedures. (Required)
• Ability to conduct research, document results, draw conclusions and make recommendations. (Required)
• Ability to write grants, publications, posters and podium presentations of work. (Required)