Director Med Surg Specialty

Zunch Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zunch Staffing's client in Charleston, SC seeks a Director of Med Surg Specialty to oversee Orthopedics, Oncology and Neurosciences, providing 24-hour nursing leadership for Post-Surgical Care Units and ensuring high-quality patient care.

You will lead staffing, forecasting, budgeting and collaboration with medical staff in a very busy Trauma 2 Adult Center, guiding 80 FTEs. A BSN is preferred; 3+ years acute care nursing and 1+ year leadership required; current RN license and BLS essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing an acute care facility as a nursing leader.
• Current RN license in practice state and BLS required.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing care across Post-Surgical Care Units in Orthopedics, Oncology, and Neurosciences.
• Lead staffing, forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning for the Med Surg Specialty department.
• Foster accountability and collaboration with medical staff and other care professionals.
• Ensure 24-hour responsibility for patient care and smooth patient movement to home or other facilities.
• Support mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Skills

Leadership

RN License (SC)

Acute Care Nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Director of Med Surg Specialty

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Overview:

Our client, a dynamic healthcare institution committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care, is seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the position of Director of Med Surg Specialty. This role holds 24-hour responsibility for the nursing care in Post-Surgical Care Units specializing in Orthopedics, Oncology, and Neurosciences at Trident Medical Center. The Director will ensure best outcomes, high-quality compassionate patient care, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration within the Med Surg Specialty department.

Responsibilities:

• Overall Function and Staffing: Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit.
• Forecasting, Planning, and Budget Monitoring: Utilize strategic foresight in forecasting, planning, and monitoring budgets to meet facility objectives.
• Culture of Accountability and Collaboration: Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration within the department, supporting the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures.
• 24-Hour Responsibility: Assume 24-hour responsibility and accountability for nursing care in Post-Surgical Care Units, overseeing patient movement from hospital to home or other care facilities.
• Leadership and Support: Provide leadership and support to the unit, utilizing skills to ensure the best outcomes and high-quality compassionate patient care.
• Collaboration with Medical Staff: Work collaboratively with medical staff and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Mission, Vision, and Values: Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Direct Supervision: May include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor, ensuring compliance with licensure or training requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan required; BSN preferred. Master's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of acute care nursing experience required; 1+ years of experience in leadership in an acute care setting required.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation required.
• BLS required.

Additional Information:

• Experience Requirements: Candidate MUST have experience in leading and managing an acute care facility as a nursing leader. Strong and proven leadership skills are essential.
• Facility/Unit Culture: Very busy department; hospital is a Trauma 2 Adult Center.
• Job Department: Ortho, Neuro, Oncology, Medical Surgical.
• Number of FTEs: 80.