Director of Medical Surgical Nursing

Job Title: Director of Medical Surgery

Job Location: Lawson, OK

Job Description:

We are searching for a Director of Medical Surgical Nursing who shares our dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. Our executive team aims to partner with directors who initiate opportunities for professional growth.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Director of Medical Surgical Nursing holds 24-hour unit accountability to supervise and provide compliant direct patient care.
• Develops and maintains clinical competencies through continuing education.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates team members competency through PI projects, patient care outcomes, and customer satisfaction surveys.
• Motivated to achieve the financial and operational objectives of the hospital.
• Exemplify leadership ability to work with others through effective verbal and written communication.
• Proven critical thinking skills utilizing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problem-solving.
• Trusted advisor actively listening to what people are saying, understanding different perspectives, asking clarifying questions without inappropriate interruptions.
• Continually demonstrate exemplary leadership, with a positive attitude and behavior that fosters employee loyalty and engagement.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in nursing required
• Masters in nursing - preferred
• Work Experience
• Three (3) years of Med-Surg management experience in a short term acute care facility - required
• Rehab and/or Swing bed experience - preferred
• Experienced collaborator with multiple department directors and C-suite executives focused on patient care operations.

License/Certification

• Registered Nurse License for the State of Oklahoma (either single state or multistate)
• BLS certification *within the first week of hire
• ACLS and PALS *within 90 days of hire
• NIH Stroke *by end of clinical nursing orientation
• Oklahoma Rights & Responsibilities Certificate *by end of clinical nursing orientation
• Medical Treatment Laws Information Act every 2 years.

Benefits

• Multiple Benefits options are available in the area of health, vision, dental, PTO, Professional Development and much more.
• Relocation Package is available!