Director (RN) Surgical Services

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Income-protection programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health's Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT seeks a Director of Surgical Services (RN) to lead operations, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives in the Surgical Services unit.

Requires active RN license, BSN, BLS on hire, PALS and ACLS within six months, and at least five years' Surgical Services RN experience with managerial leadership. This FT role features 8-hour shifts, 24/7 accountability, and occasional weekends/holidays.

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 with leadership at Manager or Director level.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the Surgical Services department to meet organizational objectives.
• Develop and monitor goals, plans, and standards aligned with clinical and administrative needs.
• Direct and evaluate operations including patient care delivery, information systems, service levels, and complaint management.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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 as a leader 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 objective 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.

Additional Information/Department information:

The RN utilizes 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 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.

Hiring Manager and contact information:

Sandra Leggett, [e-mail]

For additional details, please visit mtnurses.org to review the collective bargaining agreement for MNA Local #15 Community Medical Center.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll 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.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• 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

About our Health System

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

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 to 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.