Nursing Director of Surgical Services

Nursing Director of Surgical Services

Tucson, Arizona

Full Time

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) 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.

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


THE NURSING DIRECTOR OF SURGICAL SERVICES CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR

EDUCATION
Required: Associate degree from accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.
Preferred: MSN or Master's in a health care related field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: Two (2) years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position