Director Of Nursing - Surgical Services - FT Days

Job Summary

Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible for 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department.

Special Skills

• Utilizes independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills required.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers.
• Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice.
• Has highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability, and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
• Supervises Nursing staff.

Education, License/Certifications, Experience

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
• Minimum Experience: Five years' experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required with 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License and CPR.

Preferred Certifications/Registration

• For Wound Care: Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider.