Medical Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Five years of acute care nursing experience, including three years in medical-surgical nursing.
• Two years in a charge nurse, supervisor, or manager role.
• Experience in precepting, teaching, or conducting in-services.
• Current, unrestricted Georgia RN license or multistate compact license.
• BLS and ACLS at hire; PALS within one year.
• At least one national professional certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN).
• Leadership experience.
• Three or more years of nursing management experience with budget responsibilities.
• Experience in rural, critical access, or swing bed settings.
• Two years as a clinical educator or nurse professional development specialist.
• AHA BLS/ACLS Instructor status or ability to obtain it within one year.
• CMSRN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC, CNML, or NPD-BC certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24-hour patient-centered care in the Med-Surg Unit.
• Manage daily operations, patient flow, and care coordination.
• Lead staffing, recruitment, evaluations, and staff engagement.
• Monitor the unit budget, control costs, and maintain quality.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives, track metrics, and implement evidence-based practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain unit policies.
• Conduct staff meetings and represent the hospital in the community.
• Plan and deliver clinical education across all departments.
• Assess learning needs and develop annual education calendars.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and competency programs.
• Manage certification courses and track staff compliance.
• Deliver mandatory education and oversee the learning management system.
• Provide just-in-time education and promote evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with schools and organize community health education events.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee discounts.