Director (RN) Surgical Services

Director (RN) Surgical Services

Status/FTE: FT / 1.0

Shift length: 8 hours

Start Time: 0700

Unit:Surgical Services

Schedule Requirements (including weekends holidays):May need to work occasional weekends/holidays

Required qualifications:

• Current state RN license
• Bachelors degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS for Healthcare Provider upon hire
• PALS and ACLS within six (6) months of hire
• Five (5) years experience as a Surgical Services RN and as a leader at the Manager or Director level

Position Summary:

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the direction of the departments activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Other duties include: Developing and implementing goals plans and standards consistent with the clinical administrative legal and ethical objective of the organization. Directing and evaluating departmental operations including patient care delivery information technologies service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Planning and monitoring staffing activities including hiring orienting evaluating disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives. Preparing monitoring and evaluating departmental budgets and ensuring that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinating and directing internal/external audits. The Director of Surgical Services is expected to have regular and reliable attendance.

Additional Information/Department information: The RN utilizes nursing process in assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care of pediatric patients from admission to department through discharge or transfer. Provides expert care and education to patients in clinical setting acts as patient advocate leader and mentor for assistive personnel. Knowledgeable in clinical nursing procedures disease processes interventions and pharmacological agents. Manages patient loads in assigned timelines.

Hiring Manager and contact information: Sandra Leggett

For additional details please visit to review the collective bargaining agreement for MNA Local #15 Community Medical Center.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application or have questions Please contact Jarod Grem via email at

How youll contribute

Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our addition to your base compensation this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life accident critical-injury insurance short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement loan assistance and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental physical and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula MT and is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed tomaking communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law.