Med Surg RN Director Job Opening in Florida

Med Surg RN Director job opening located in the West Palm Beach area of Florida.

280-bed acute care facility with a 124-bed behavioral health unit. We are in West Palm Beach, FL and have served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology offers patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. The hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Job Summary

The Director of the Medical Surgical Department directs and manages the operations and activities of the Medical Surgical Department and Contract Services provided in the Department. He/She is responsible for the overall management of the department’s daily operations to achieve quality improvement, fiscal, productivity, and patient satisfaction goals and objectives. He/She is responsible for the staff performance and accomplishment of department responsibilities in accordance with corporate, hospital, department, and safety policies and procedures to meet both company and regulatory requirements. The Nurse Director is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to and acting as a liaison with patients with their representatives, physicians, and employees. He/She is responsible for the efficient operation of the department and optimum use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs. The Director of the Medical Surgical Department assumes the role as a leader in planning, directing, and managing departments and staff to assure quality service on a 24-hour basis.

    * The continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and service provided via the hospital’s process & program

    * Daily Nurse Leader Rounding on Patients to manage the patient’s expectations and experience

    * Ensures care provided meets the quality and satisfaction needs of the patients

    * Hardwire staff hourly rounding

    * Manage Up and provide staff recognition

Job Qualifications

    * Current Florida license as Registered Nurse or Recognized Compact Licensure (subject to Florida State Licensing Requirements, including/not limited to ongoing eligibility and duration provisions)

    * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing 

    * Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

    * Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

    * Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

    * Other-Fingerprint Required

    * MUST HAVE CURRENT MED SURG DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE or STRONG MANAGERIAL MED SURG IN AN ACUTE CARE SETTING 5 YRS OR MORE

Additional Information

    *  FTE- 60

Competitive Salary Range!

How to apply for the Med Surg RN Director job: contact tinarobertsrecruiter@yahoo.com

Tina Roberts
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
(415) 770-1200 text/call
(415) 685-6289