Director Med Surg Specialty

Job Title: Director of Med Surg Specialty
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Overview:

Our client, a dynamic healthcare institution committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the position of Director of Med Surg Specialty. This role holds 24-hour responsibility for the nursing care in Post-Surgical Care Units specializing in Orthopedics, Oncology, and Neurosciences at Trident Medical Center. The Director will ensure best outcomes, high-quality compassionate patient care, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration within the Med Surg Specialty department.
Responsibilities:

• Overall Function and Staffing: Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit.
• Forecasting, Planning, and Budget Monitoring: Utilize strategic foresight in forecasting, planning, and monitoring budgets to meet facility objectives.
• Culture of Accountability and Collaboration: Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration within the department, supporting the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures.
• 24-Hour Responsibility: Assume 24-hour responsibility and accountability for nursing care in Post-Surgical Care Units, overseeing patient movement from hospital to home or other care facilities.
• Leadership and Support: Provide leadership and support to the unit, utilizing skills to ensure the best outcomes and high-quality compassionate patient care.
• Collaboration with Medical Staff: Work collaboratively with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Mission, Vision, and Values: Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Direct Supervision: May include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor, ensuring compliance with licensure or training requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan required; BSN preferred. Master's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of acute care nursing experience required; 1+ years of experience in leadership in an acute care setting required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation required.
• BLS required.

Additional Information:

• Experience Requirements: Candidate MUST have experience in leading and managing an acute care facility as a nursing leader. Strong and proven leadership skills are essential.
• Facility/Unit Culture: Very busy department; hospital is a Trauma 2 Adult Center.
• Job Department: Ortho, Neuro, Oncology, Medical Surgical.
• Number of FTEs: 80.

If you are a dynamic and experienced nursing leader with a passion for Med Surg Specialty care, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position at Trident Medical Center. Join us in delivering excellence in patient care within a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Pay Range: $110,000 per year