Director (RN) Surgical Services

Memorial Physician Practices; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is actively seeking a Director (RN) for Surgical Services in Missoula, Montana. This role involves overseeing department operations to meet organizational goals. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience in Surgical Services at a managerial or directorial level and a Bachelor's degree in nursing.

The Director will manage staffing, budget, and departmental activities while ensuring high-quality patient care. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Surgical Services RN at Manager or Director level.
• Experience in budgeting and departmental operations management.
• Ability to develop and implement clinical objectives and standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct departmental activities to achieve organizational objectives.
• Manage staffing activities including hiring and staff education.
• Ensure compliance with departmental budgets and operations.

Skills

Current state RN license

BLS for Healthcare Provider

PALS and ACLS certification

Surgical Services experience

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Director (RN) Surgical Services

Status/FTE: FT / 1.0

Shift length: 8 hours

Start Time: 0700

Unit: Surgical Services

On Call: 24/7 Accountability

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): May need to work occasional weekends/holidays

Required qualifications:

• Current state RN license
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS for Healthcare Provider upon hire
• PALS and ACLS within six (6) months of hire
• Five (5) years' experience as a Surgical Services RN and at the Manager or Director level

Position Summary:

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the direction of the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. Other duties include: developing and implementing goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives of the organization. Directing and evaluating departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Planning and monitoring staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Preparing, monitoring, and evaluating departmental budgets, and ensuring that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinating and directing internal/external audits. The Director of Surgical Services is expected to have regular and reliable attendance.

Department Information:

The RN utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care of pediatric patients from admission to department through discharge or transfer. Provides expert care and education to patients in a clinical setting, acts as patient advocate, leader, and mentor for assistive personnel. Knowledgeable in clinical nursing procedures, disease processes, interventions, and pharmacological agents. Manages patient loads in assigned timelines.

How You'll Contribute:

You will make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

EEOC Statement

"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

COVID-19 Update

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law39-2-205-39-2-211.

Contact: Sandra Leggett, [e-mail]