Director Nursing-Inpatient Med Surg/Tele

Carondelet Health Network; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tucson is seeking a dedicated healthcare leader for a nursing leadership role. This position involves supporting the Chief Nursing Officer in ensuring high-quality, safe patient care across multiple units. Candidates must have a minimum of an associate degree in nursing, a valid registered nurse license, and at least two years of management experience in a hospital setting. The role also offers a comprehensive benefits package, contributing to work-life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Active and current registered nurse license in Arizona.
• Minimum two years of progressive management experience in a hospital.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO).
• Assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice.
• Ensure high-quality nursing care and competency of clinical staff.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Proven leadership ability

Hospital operational skills

Education

Associate degree from an accredited nursing school

Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field or a BSN

MSN or Master's in a healthcare-related field (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, we seek an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team toward exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes health, professional development, and work-life balance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and designated patient care functions/services within the hospital. The role assists in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level. The role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas and supports the CNO to ensure high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and resource management related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability
• Ability to serve as a role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field or a BSN
• Experience: Two (2) years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position
• Licensure/Certifications: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. CPR

Preferred Requirements

• Education: MSN or Master’s in a healthcare-related field

Organization

Established in 1961, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care, including a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center, with programs in cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, and emergency medicine.

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