Nursing Director of Medical Surgical Division
About The Position
The Nurse Director of the Medical Surgical Division will provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Medical Surgical floors, including orthopedics and oncology. This role is responsible for ensuring high standards of patient care, staff development, and departmental efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. The nurse director is responsible to strategize, direct, coordinate, and promote operational management to meet the needs of the organization. The director will provide oversight in accordance with evidence-based practice, acceptable standards, and hospital policies and procedures to lead and support the service line division/department. The director will facilitate, organize, and provide guidance for planning, priority setting, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs of patient care.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or nursing, or related field required.
- Maintains all licensures and certifications according to NYS regulations and specialty area requirements.
- At least 7 years professional healthcare experience with 2 years in a supervisory position with progressive management responsibilities required.
- Proven program development, project management, and personnel management experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science Degree in Nursing or MBA preferred.
- Specialty credentialing & educational degree according to clinical nursing practice specialty area preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates technical and human resources for 24/7 high-quality, cost-effective departmental operations.
- Establishes and implements professional practice standards for high-quality patient care and timely outcomes.
- Implements and communicates policies, practices, standards, and security measures for consistent operations.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
- Ensures quality nursing care according to the New York Nurse Practice Act and national standards.
- Develops, monitors, and reports on continuous quality improvement activities, balancing creativity and accountability.
- Formulates and manages annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial performance.
- Establishes annual departmental goals and represents the department in community and professional activities.
Benefits
- medical insurance effective day 1
- dental
- vision
- paid time off
- 403B
- education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
