Medical-Surgical Services Director — Lead Care & Outcomes

Forrest City Medical Center; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, AR seeks a Director of Medical/Surgical Services to lead the Medical and Surgical Units, ensuring safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care while promoting quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee operations, staffing, budgeting, workforce planning, and evidence-based nursing practices, recruit and develop staff, drive quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and ensure accreditation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required.
• MSN or master’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of acute care experience required, with critical care experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.
• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical and Surgical Units ensuring safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care.
• Oversee departmental operations, budgeting, and workforce planning.
• Implement evidence-based nursing practices.
• Recruit, develop, and supervise nursing and support staff.
• Drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes, staff engagement, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor quality indicators and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Education

BSN

MSN or related master\'s

Job description

Forrest City Medical Center in Forrest City, AR seeks a Director of Medical/Surgical Services to lead the Medical and Surgical Units, ensuring safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care while promoting quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee operations, staffing, budgeting, workforce planning, and evidence-based nursing practices, recruit and develop staff, drive quality improvement, patient satisfaction, and ensure accreditation standards are met.