Director, Nursing Med/Surg – Sample Job Description
The Director, Nursing Med/Surg 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. The Director will assume 24/7 responsibility for assigned areas. The role is accountable to support the CNO to ensure high quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
Responsibilities:
- The Director Nursing Med/Surg will maintain an active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice.
- Demonstrate highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exhibit proven leadership ability and hospital operational capability.
- Serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Required: Associate degree from an 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.
Experience:
- Required: 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.
Certifications:
- Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR.
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