Director Of Nursing - Surgical Services - FT Days

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

• As a department administrator you will 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 by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers.
• Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function.
• Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

• Must be able to utilize 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. Computer skills required.

• 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.

• 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.
• Required Course(S) Training: For Wound Care: Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider
• Preferred Certifications/Registration: For Wound Care - WOCN