Director Med Surg

Job Summary

Communicates Effectively and Builds Relationships with all External and Internal Customers.
Pursues Professional Growth and Development through Knowledge of the Health Care Environment.
Provides Leadership in the Professional Setting.
Creates an Environment of Professionalism.
Actively uses Business Skills in the areas of Finance, Human Resources and Strategic Planning.
Integrates Ethical Provisions in all Areas of Practice.

Qualifications

• Maintains education/knowledge level to demonstrate commitment to professional improvement and also as a role model to the department.
  Demonstrates accountability for development of professional growth: Attends seminars, CE offerings, keeps up with professional journal readings (life-long learner), pursues advanced degree(s).
  Attains/maintains national certification.
  Active participation in a professional organization.
  Active support of community health-related programs/activities.
  Uses evidence-based findings and research in day-to-day practice of leadership and growth of clinical specialty.
• Exemplary Professional Growth and Development: Maintains education/knowledge level to demonstrate commitment to professional improvement and also as a role model to the department.
  Demonstrates accountability for development of professional growth: Attends seminars, CE offerings, keeps up with professional journal readings (life-long learner), pursues advanced degree(s).
  Attains/maintains national certification.
  Active participation in a professional organization.
  Active support of community health-related programs/activities.
  Uses evidence-based findings and research in day-to-day practice of leadership and growth of clinical specialty.
• Self motivated --- produces work on time and complete.
  Supports and is an exemplar of American Nurses Association (ANA) Professional Practice Nursing Administration Scope of the ANA Practice and Professional Practice Standards.
• Transformational Leadership: Effectively manages the change process to achieve high performance outcomes.
  Demonstrates effective teambuilding skills.
  Demonstrates positive engagement with employees, patients, and physicians.
  Coaches and manages staff performance.
  Uses the Performance Management Plan (PMP) process to communicate, educate, and set performance expectations.
  Affirms that PMPs are completed on time.
• Quality: Leads staff in the integration of the 5 Components of the Magnet Model into everyday nursing practice.
  Leads staff in adoption of all Quality Initiatives and evidence-based practice.
  Monitors Quality Outcomes and makes changes to correct deficiencies.
  Achieves performance within national benchmark of all nursing sensitive indicators at least 3 out of 4 quarters yearly.
  Makes appropriate referrals to the Quality Department when issues arise.
  Rounds on patients daily and effectively addresses patient care concerns.
  Establishes collaborative relationships and rounds regularly with physicians seeking their insight into clinical performance of unit.
  Makes Staff Rounds on areas of responsibility weekly and monthly including evening/night shifts.
• Financial Management: Monitors departmental operations reports.
  Initiates corrective action, as necessary.
  Manages budget within targets.
  Knows about PLUS system for appropriate labor planning and utilization.
  Participates in operational and capital budget process.
  Makes recommendations to CNO concerning equipment, staffing targets, vacancies, and programs for yearly budget planning.
  Affirms that nursing department has needed supplies/equipment and staff to operate effectively safely and effectively.
  Manages and updates FPC plan regularly.
  Works with Case Management to improve length of stay (LOS) and other operational metrics.
  Able to write business plans to support capital expense programs.
• Retention and Recognition: Maintains working knowledge of human resources, recruitment, compensation and related policies to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.
  Uses effective methods for interviewing to ensure the most qualified candidate is selected and the process is free from bias.
  Works with staff to resolve turnover issues to achieve reduced staff turnover rates, and improved RN satisfaction to above National NDNQI Mean.
  Works with staff to improve overall employee engagement year over year.
  Regularly recognizes staff for outstanding performance.
  Participates in DAISY recognition program by regularly nominating all deserving RNs and LPNs.
  Supports Patient Rights and Organizational Ethics: Ensures that ethical behavior is followed in patient care, treatment, and services, and in all business practices.
  Supports the HCA Ethics and Compliance Program.
  Integrates the values expressed in the HCA Code of Conduct into day-to-day activities.
  Complies with applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures.
  Holds others accountable for behavior consistent with our organizational values.
  Maintains a high degree of personal integrity and remains free from conflicts of interest.
  Monitors the workplace to ensure that it is free from harassment and workplace violence.
  Takes appropriate action when necessary.
  Affirms that licensed staff maintains licensure and certification such as Basis Life Support (BLS) or ACLS, etc.
  Creates and supports a culture of safety through support of SBAR, Safety Huddles, Bedside Reporting and /or other structures to ensure culture of safety.
  Supports ANA’s Code of Ethics for Nurses and Patient Rights.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

About the Company

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