Director of Nursing Med Surg

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, MedSurg Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Lovelace Women’s Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Requirements

Minimum of five (or 3-5)years’ clinical nursing experience of which 3 (or 2)years must have been in management capacity.
Bachelor’s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN – must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion.
Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or related field.
Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration.

Responsibilities

The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.
The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
The nurse director is a change agent, and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.
Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments.