Director Of Medical Surgical Nursing

Job Summary:

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and FH Standards of Behavior.

Provides 24-hour clinical, professional and administrative direction to assigned nursing services and departments. Focuses on long rage resource planning and programs to assist the Nursing Division in providing patient care needs. This position is vested with independent decision-making authority to implement strategies, programs, and patient care consistent with the institution's policies, goals, and objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall direction to the following areas: 3A, 3B, 3G, and other units as appropriate. Responsible for the management of staff, material, and fiscal resources to assure safe and effective care.
• Develops creative and innovative staffing options and programs to provide efficient and appropriate skill mix for specific patient care demands and healthcare needs.
• Assists Managers to meet daily staffing needs based on increased or decreased acuity and volumes of patient on their departments. Maximizes cost saving and employee satisfaction while meeting staffing demands.
• Ensures the provision of proactive nursing service within a safe and caring environment.
• Models behaviors associated with the philosophy of continuous quality improvement (acknowledging mistakes, creating an environment to facilitate staff empowerment to assume responsibility for quality of care supporting systems improvement and facilitating the coordination of patient care with all disciplines.
• Provides staff input to nurse executive to be used in institution-wide strategic planning activities.
• Plans and implements strategies to assure customer satisfaction and evaluates results using quantitative and qualitative measures.
• Interviews and selects appropriate staff and assures appropriate orientation of new employees in collaboration with Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Education Specialists, and preceptors.
• Supervises, counsels, and evaluates employees. Disciplines and terminates personnel in accordance with Human Resources.
• Promotes professional growth and development of employees and empowers in decision-making opportunities.
• Provides leadership to, serves as a member of, and facilitates involvement of staff in, committees, teams, and task forces.
• Communicates effectively with employees, medical staff and administration.
• Participates in hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives.
• Plans for own professional growth and continuing education. Completes 40 relevant continuing education hours per year in addition to the mandatory education requirements of FH.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective management and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work as a team member with others in the organization.
• Ability to handle difficult interpersonal situation and pace of caseload demands
• Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential
• Financial and business planning skills.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse eligible to work in the State of Maryland
• Baccalaureate in Nursing
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Health related field
• CPR certification
• Five years' experience in Nursing, including two years' management experience in Med/Surg

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Salary range: $114,462.40 - $172,640