Nursing Director - Med Surg

About the Role

Provides leadership and support to the senior executive (CNO) responsible for nursing and patient care services within a hospital. Assists in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices across multiple units. Assumes 24/7 responsibility for designated areas, ensuring high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care. Supports clinical staff competency and resource management related to patient care. Acts as a role model, advocate, and effective communicator, demonstrating hospital operational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing practices across multiple units.
• Assume 24/7 responsibility for designated areas to ensure high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care.
• Support clinical staff competency and resource management related to patient care.
• Perform other related duties as required, supporting the CNO in ensuring quality patient care and staff competency.

Requirements

• Active, current registered nurse license.
• Associate degree in nursing; healthcare-related bachelor's or BSN preferred.
• At least 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital setting.
• CPR certification.

Skills

• Proven leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Hospital operational ability.