Description
We are in Search of an RN Director Surgical Services – for a 196-Bed hospital located in Memphis TN region.
RN Director Surgical Services Position Summary:
This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO or Administrative Director) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
**This person will have oversight for the OR and Cardiovascular Services at the hospital.
Job Responsibilities
Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability
Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications for Candidates
Required:
Experience: Nursing experience plus 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or director-level position.
Education: Associate degree from accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.
Certifications:
Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
BLS - Certification required upon hire for all nursing positions.
ACLS - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept RNs., ICU RNs, Medical Response Team RNs, Stepdown RNs, Med/Surg/Tele RNs, All Float Pool RNs, Same Day Surgery RNs, Operating Room RNs, PACU RNs, GI Lab RNs, Interventional Radiology RNs, Special Procedures RNs, L&D RNs, Cardiac Care RNs, Cardiac Rehab RNs, Cardiac Cath Lab RNs.
CPI - Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept. RNs, all Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs that will float to Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Dept., and all Behavioral Health RNs.
PALS – Required within 3 months of hire for the following: Emergency Dept. RNs, All Bartlett Float Pool RNs, Memphis Float Pool RNs must have if they will float to Emergency Department.
NRP – Required within 3 months of hire for L&D RNs, Mother/Baby RNs and NICU RNs.
Preferred:
Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing.
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $130,000 to $160,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available
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