Director of MedicalSurgical

Position: Director of Medical/Surgical

Location: Henderson NC

Job Description

Who We Are:

• People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds Client is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission the College of American Pathologists and Rated Highest InPatient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

• Henderson offers a great outdoors including the regions largest lake providing endless hours of fun boating fishing water skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off PTO cash out and PTO donation programs
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs
• And much more

Position Summary

• The Nursing Director for Medical Surgical department is the first line manager designated for this specific nursing area its patient population and assigned staff. The Nursing Director has 24hour responsibility for units activity. Plans coordinates directs the fiscal personnel and patient care activities to assure the standards of care and standards of practice are met as appropriate for the patient care needs and the age of the patient in as costeffective manner as possible. Responsible for integration of the nursing area (s) into the overall functioning of the organization.

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

Responsibilities of the Position

• Develops and implements departmental goals plans and standards consistent with the clinical administrative legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations including patient care delivery information technologies service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities including hiring orienting evaluating disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares monitors and evaluates departmental budgets and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidencebased practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• A current North Carolina or compact stated Registered Nurse (RN) license is required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required upon hire.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

EEOC Statement

• Client is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.