Nursing Director
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Job Description
This is a full time Nursing Director position responsible for the MedSurg ICU and Dialysis departments at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
Job Summary
The Director Med/Surg is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the medicalsurgical department ensuring the delivery of safe highquality patient care and operational excellence. This role provides strategic direction oversees departmental operations and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational objectives. The Director fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while supporting staff development and patient satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Oversees clinical operations in the medicalsurgical department ensuring that patient care is delivered safely efficiently and in alignment with evidencebased practices and regulatory standards.
- Develops implements and evaluates departmental policies procedures and workflows to enhance patient care outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Collaborates with physicians nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across the continuum.
- Manages departmental budgets staffing and resource allocation to maintain financial efficiency while meeting patient care needs and maintaining high standards of service.
- Ensures compliance with local state and federal healthcare regulations as well as accreditation and organizational policies.
- Supports the recruitment onboarding and ongoing professional development of clinical staff fostering a culture of mentorship accountability and teamwork.
- Monitors key performance indicators and quality metrics identifying opportunities for improvement and leading initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance.
- Facilitates open communication and collaboration between clinical staff administration and external stakeholders to address patient care needs and operational challenges.
- Participates in strategic planning and organizational initiatives contributing to the growth and development of the medicalsurgical department and broader healthcare services.
- Responds promptly to patient care concerns complaints and incidents conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Maintains uptodate knowledge of industry trends emerging clinical practices and regulatory changes ensuring the department adapts to evolving healthcare environments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- Masters Degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or related field preferred
- 35 years of clinical nursing experience required
- 24 years of progressive leadership experience in a medicalsurgical or acute care setting required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of medicalsurgical nursing practices patient care delivery models and healthcare operations.
- Strong leadership and management skills including the ability to mentor and inspire clinical teams.
- Financial acumen in managing budgets staffing levels and resource allocation.
- Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies to monitor and enhance clinical performance.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
- Indepth understanding of healthcare regulations accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
- Strategic thinking and problemsolving skills to drive innovation and resolve complex operational challenges.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN Registered Nurse State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- Basic Life Support Program (BLS) American Heart Association required
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
