Director of Med-Surg

Zunch Staffing; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zunch Staffing is recruiting a Director of Med-Surg to provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, and coordination of the Med-Surg unit in a Florida acute-care setting. The role emphasizes excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability while guiding patient care across the continuum.

The candidate will drive performance improvements, develop educational programs for patients and staff, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize

Qualifications

• RN or APRN licensure active in good standing.
• 5–10+ years RN experience in acute hospital settings with 3–5+ years leadership.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification within 30 days of start date.
• ACLS and BCLS instructor certifications to be obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management, implementation, integration, and coordination of the Med-Surg unit.
• Enhance department performance and resource utilization.
• Develop operational systems for patient flow through care continuum.
• Facilitate education programs for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead IRB-related research projects and program planning.
• Direct staffing, hiring practices, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Education/training

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

RN/APRN licensure

NIH Stroke Scale certification

ACLS Instructor certification

BCLS Instructor certification

Job description

Our client is currently seeking experienced and dynamic healthcare professionals to fill the role of Director of Med-Surg. The Director will provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration, and coordination of the Med-Surg unit, supporting facility goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance Department Performance: Implement performance improvement strategies and ensure appropriate utilization of resources to enhance the overall performance of the Med-Surg department.
• Operational System Development: Develop and implement an operational system that supports a seamless flow of patients through the continuum of care.
• Education Program Development: Facilitate the development of a comprehensive education program for both patients and staff.
• Physician Collaboration: Collaborate with physicians to provide leadership throughout the department, ensuring effective communication and cooperation.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and make recommendations regarding new technology and services to enhance patient care and department efficiency.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proactively collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, focusing on patient and family outcomes. Coordinate multi-disciplinary patient care conferences for high-risk or medically complex patients.
• Research Leadership: Lead research projects under the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to contribute to advancements in healthcare.
• Program and Project Planning: Direct the development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to achieve facility objectives.
• Personnel Management: Effectively interview, select, and manage qualified personnel to meet department objectives. Ensure hiring practices align with Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.
• Staff Direction and Performance: Provide direction to staff and supervisors, reviewing performance and approving staff evaluations. Take appropriate disciplinary action as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (consideration for ASN candidates, but higher education preferred for Directors)
• 5-10+ years of RN experience in an acute hospital setting, with 3-5+ years of progressive leadership experience (Manager, Director level)
• NIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date