Director- Med Surg

Artesia General Hospital; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, NM seeks a Nursing leader to oversee a department, coordinating care and resources to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires BSN and a minimum of three years in an acute care setting with supervisory duties. Licensed in NM with ACLS/PALS/TNCC where applicable; strong staff development and budget management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Three years in acute care setting with supervisory experience.
• Current New Mexico Nursing License; ACLS, PALS, TNCC where applicable per department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model.
• Assist and communicate with other nursing team members.
• Assume direct patient care responsibilities as department needs require.
• Exercise hospital administrative decision-making authority as needed.
• Maintain staffing levels and forecast staffing needs based on volume.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Care coordination

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Artesia, NM 88210, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $51.01 - $81.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nursing,

Job Summary:

Responsible for overall functioning of specific department and facilitates/coordinates continuity of care for all patients served in said department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a clinical resource and role model.
• Assist and communicate with other members of the nursing team.
• Assume direct patient care responsibility compatible with departmental unit needs.
• Exercise hospital administrative decision-making authority as needed.
• Maintain staffing levels, communicates staffing needs, secured staff and forecasts staffing needs based on volume.
• Supervise, evaluate, interview, discipline and manage all personnel assigned to department.
• Develop annual budget and operate efficiently and effectively.
• Assure customer needs are met within available resource.
• Maintain supplies and equipment needs.
• Increase productivity of the department.
• Ensure department employees meet all license and education requirements; competencies and training needs are met.
• Provide coverage in the department where applicable.
• Consistently improve customer satisfaction and service quality.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Detailed knowledge of nursing practice and care delivery in terms of theories and practices to serve as the resource or educator to other practitioners in the nursing field.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Work Experience – Three years in acute care setting within department specific; supervisory experience required.
• Training – N/A
• License/Certification – Current New Mexico Nurse License; ACLS, PALS, TNCC, where applicable per department required.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.