Director of MedSurg

SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER LLC•Edmond, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Inpatient Services provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for all inpatient/outpatient medical surgical nursing services. within a physician-owned acute care surgical hospital. This role ensures safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining regulatory compliance, fiscal responsibility, and a positive interdisciplinary culture. The Director collaborates closely with physicians, executive leadership, and ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency in a resource-conscious environment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN), active state license
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required,
Minimum 5–10 years acute care experience
Prior leadership experience in hospital setting
Strong knowledge of medical surgical inpatient workflows
Demonstrated ability to lead in resource-limited environments
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Strong verbal and written communication skill
Computer skills (Microsoft, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Ability to read and write (legibly)
Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively
Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems
Ability to understand simple to complex instructions
Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift items weighing up to 50lbs
Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting
Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient
Ability to see and hear and distinguish color
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Ability to function independently without constant supervision
Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
Bloodborne Pathogen Classification: Category 1-Occupational exposure

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of inpatient nursing services.
Ensure safe staffing models aligned with census, acuity, and budget.
Oversee clinical workflows for surgical and acute care patients.
Lead patient throughput and care coordination initiatives.
Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.
Develop, implement and oversee adherence to nursing policies, protocols, and evidence-based practices.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Maintain readiness for accreditation surveys and audits.
Oversee infection prevention standards and clinical documentation integrity.
Monitor adherence to scope of practice and hospital policies.
Manage departmental budgets.
Monitor labor costs and resource utilization.
Identify and improve operational efficiencies without compromising patient safety.
Participate in capital planning and equipment acquisition decisions.
Recruit, hire, and participate in the onboarding of nursing staff.
Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development.
Address performance concerns and disciplinary actions as needed.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professionalism.
Lead workplace culture initiatives to improve engagement and create teamwork.
Partner with physicians to optimize patient care pathways.
Collaborate with surgical services, pharmacy, case management, therapy, and ancillary departments.
Serve as liaison between frontline staff and executive leadership.
Lead and/or participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality improvement teams as required.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs).
Implement corrective action plans when quality metrics fall below benchmarks.
Champion patient advocacy and service excellence initiatives.
Lead or participate in root cause analyses and risk mitigation efforts as needed.