Director Med Surg, RN

Job description :

The Director ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the performance and results of multiple sites and / or multiple functional areas.

The Director fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and directs the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility and / or market objectives.

Several key duties include :

Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes.

Ensures adherence to standards of care.

• Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
• Stays abreast of internal / external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.
• Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
• Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer / patient satisfaction.

Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience.

Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision / mission / values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported.

Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.

• Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.
• Participates in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs.

Monitors department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.

Qualifications :

EDUCATION : Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE : 3+ years Director experience required in an acute care setting Med Surg Preferred

Will consider Nurse Manager min 5 years in an acute care setting

LICENSURE : RN License or active compact license required.

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Great benefits. Relo offered!