Director of MedSurg Nursing
Director of MedSurg Nursing
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Job Description
This is a full time Nursing Director responsible for the inpatient Medical Surgical Department at Tennova Healthcare Knoxville.
Benefits include:Medical Vision Dental 401k match & more.
Job Summary
The Director Nursing is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a unit within the organization. This leadership position involves directing and supervising nursing staff ensuring highquality patient care promoting patient safety and implementing evidencebased practices.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff including recruitment training performance evaluations and professional development.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations accreditation standards and hospital policies.
- Manages nursing budgets resource allocation and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs.
- Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Monitors patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
- Serves as a liaison between nursing staff hospital administration and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Stays current with advancements in nursing practice and healthcare regulations to maintain high standards of care.
- Leads efforts in infection prevention and control within the unit in the way of audits and related education at the direction of nursing leadership and infection prevention.
- Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for the nursing staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing required
- Masters Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred
- 35 years clinical nursing experience required
- 24 years of experience in a management or leadership role required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices clinical standards and evidencebased care.
- Leadership and team management skills to mentor and develop nursing staff.
- Expertise in healthcare regulations accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
- Financial acumen for budget management resource allocation and cost control.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams hospital leadership and nursing staff.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN Registered Nurse State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS Basic Life Support required
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
