Director of Med-Surg

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Med-Surg

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Panama City, FL 32405

Shift: Days

Salary Range: $105K - $125K/year with benefits

Relocation: Case by Case

Job Summary:

Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration and coordination of the unit in support of facility goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability. Support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care through activities based on facility strategic goals and objectives.

What will you do in this role:

• Enhance the department through performance improvement and appropriate utilization of resources.
• Develop an operational system that supports a seamless flow of patients through the continuum of care.
• Facilitate the development of a comprehensive education program for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians to provide leadership throughout the department.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new technology and services.
• Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members and with a patient/family focus to facilitate and maximize client healthcare outcomes.
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary patient care conferences for high risk or medically complex patients.
• Leads research projects under the IRB.
• Directs development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to obtain the facility objectives.
• Responsible for the planning and coordination of activities, operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as major impact on all other hospital areas.
• Effective interviews and selecting a qualified number of personnel as required to meet department objectives.
• Ensures hiring practices conform to appropriate Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.
• Provides directions to the staff and supervisors.
• Reviews performance of the department staff and approves staff evaluations.
• Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.

What qualifications will you need:

• 5+ years of Recent (Within the last year) acute care RN leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• (APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date