Interim Surgical Services Nurse Director

Ascension • Baltimore, MD

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Surgical Services Nurse Director develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system. The role directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.

The director prepares and monitors budgets to ensure the assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds, and coordinates and directs internal and externally driven audits. The role also plans, organizes, and directs staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluation, and continuing education initiatives.

Requirements

• Certified BLS Provider credential obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification accepted.
• Registered Nurse credential obtained before hire or job transfer; a compact RN license or state RN license relevant to the travel assignment location is required before the assignment starts.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing required.
• At least 5 years of experience required.
• At least 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or a combination of bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience leading surgical services departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
• Direct clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and ensure the assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
• Coordinate and direct internal and externally driven audits.
• Plan, organize, and direct staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, and continuing education initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Prorated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director