Interim Director, Burn Program

B.E. Smith; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

B.E. Smith is seeking an Interim Director for the Burn Program in El Paso, TX to provide strategic leadership, oversight, and growth of the burn center.

The role focuses on coordinating with hospital leadership and the Burn Medical Director, driving patient safety and quality initiatives, and maintaining standard work across the unit. The ideal candidate brings strong critical care and leadership experience, with burn care background preferred, and must be highly organized, patient-focused, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration is preferred.
• Active TX and/or compact RN license is required.
• A minimum of three years in program leadership (burn, trauma, or critical care) is required.
• A minimum of five years of progressive clinical and operational experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, administrative, and operational oversight for the burn program.
• Develop, grow, and sustain the burn center.
• Serve as a liaison between hospital leadership and the Burn Medical Director.
• Drive patient safety and quality initiatives and reinforce accountability and standard work practices.
• Provide hands-on leadership as needed in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical care experience

Burn care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in nursing/healthcare administration/business administration

Job description

The Position

• An Interim Director, Burn Program, is needed to provide strategic leadership, administrative, and operational oversight for a specialized burn care program.
• The Interim Director will be responsible for the development, growth, and sustainability of the burn center.
• Key responsibilities include serving as a liaison between hospital leadership and the Burn Medical Director, driving patient safety and quality initiatives, reinforcing accountability and standard work practices, and providing hands-on leadership as needed.
• The ideal candidate will have strong critical care and leadership experience, as well as a passion for caring for complex patient populations. Burn experience is strongly preferred.
• Must be highly organized, patient-focused, and able to adapt quickly to changing needs. Excellent communication skills will be critical.
• Must be available to start within 2-3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, or business administration is preferred.
• Active TX and/or compact RN license is required.
• A minimum of three years in program leadership (burn, trauma, or critical care) is required.
• A minimum of five years of progressive clinical and operational experience is required.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $165,000 to $175,000 annually.
• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.
• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

The Community

• El Paso, located in West Texas, boasts a very favorable cost of living and a mild climate that produces over 300 days of sunshine each year
• The city is never short of entertainment – home to a number of museums, a zoo, four national parks, music and dance festivals, and sporting events
• More than 70 Fortune 500 companies have offices in El Paso, a testament to the area’s diversified economy

Interim Leadership with B.E. Smith

• Becoming an Interim Leader through BE Smith provides an exceptional opportunity to rapidly make meaningful improvement in healthcare settings. Is the interim leadership lifestyle right for you? Discover how Interim Leadership could revolutionize your career path.
• Joining the B.E. Smith team means you could receive a full benefits package upon accepting roles. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D, and a flexible spending account, with some benefits varying based on the job's type and duration.
• As a B.E. Smith employee, we manage your taxes by handling withholdings and also paying the employer portion of your FICA contributions.
• Interim positions come with varying travel requirements. B.E. Smith and the client cover all travel, accommodation, and work-related expenses. You receive bi-weekly trips home at the client's expense, plus a rental car and comfortable lodging for a convenient living experience.
• Some roles may require specific licenses. A compact nursing license allows registered nurses to work in any state that is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact without needing separate state licenses. Stay up to date on new legislation, and confirm licensure requirements.
• B.E. Smith is continuously addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with a commitment to transparent communication. We strive to mitigate its impact on clients, healthcare workers, employees, and stakeholders of B.E. Smith. Upholding our integrity, we remain dedicated to sharing timely updates and insights, guided by our core value of "Doing the Right Thing."