Director (RN) Surgical Services

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Financial security (401k, insurance)

Time off & illness bank

Tuition reimbursement & growth

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT seeks a Director (RN) of Surgical Services to lead the department. The role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and drives patient care, staffing, budgeting, and quality initiatives in a newly opened senior leadership position.

Required Montana RN license, BSN, and at least five years in Surgical Services with leadership experience; BLS required; PALS/ACLS within six months. Partial relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Current Montana RN license (or eligible)
• BSN required
• MSN/MBA/Healthcare Administration preferred
• At least five years of Surgical Services RN experience with leadership at manager/director level
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required at hire; PALS and ACLS within six months of hire

Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate departmental operations including patient care delivery, information technology, and quality control objectives.
• Develop and implement goals and standards aligned with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives.
• Plan and monitor staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets to ensure funding compliance.
• Act as a patient advocate and mentor for personnel, overseeing nursing process from admission to discharge.
• Coordinate and direct internal and external audits to maintain high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership experience

RN nursing

Education

BSN

MSN / MBA / Healthcare Admin

Job description

About the job Director (RN) Surgical Services

Job Title: Director (RN) Surgical Services

Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE).

Shift: 8-hour shifts starting at 07:00.

Requirements:Occasional weekends and holidays may be required.

Location: This is an in-person role located in Missoula, MT; travel is not required.

Compensation: To be discussed at the interview.

Relocation Assistance:Partial

Position Overview

A leading medical center is seeking a dedicated Director (RN) of Surgical Services to lead their department in Missoula, MT. As a newly opened senior leadership role, you will report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and be responsible for directing departmental activities and resources to achieve organizational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct and evaluate departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technology, and quality control objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement goals and standards consistent with clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical objectives.
• Team Management: Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and continuing education.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare and monitor departmental budgets to ensure compliance with allocated funding.
• Clinical Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate and mentor for personnel, overseeing the nursing process for pediatric patients from admission through discharge.
• Compliance: Coordinate and direct internal and external audits to maintain high standards of care.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current (or eligible) Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Strongly Preferred: Advanced degree such as an MSN, MBA, or Healthcare Administration.
• Experience: At least five years of experience as a Surgical Services RN, with specific leadership experience at the Manager or Director level.
• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.
• Requirement: Must obtain PALS and ACLS within six months of hire.

In addition to base compensation, Community Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus FSA/HSA options and mental health support.
• Financial Security: 401(k) matching, life insurance, and income-protection programs (short/long-term disability).
• Time Off: Competitive PTO and an extended illness bank package.
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and professional development opportunities.