POSITION: Director of Med/Surg & SCU

HOURS: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Surgical Director will be a registered nurse which will report to the CNO. The

Directors responsibility will be delegating, and coordinating the nursing care facility for a continually

evolving team of patients. The Director is responsible and accountable for utilizing the nursing process

in the delivery of safe, appropriate, cost effective quality patient care and the direction of the team members

in the delivery of nursing care.

The Medical Surgical Director is responsible for the leadership role in their Department, coordinating

and delegating patient placement based on patient acuity and staff skill level.

This position will identify and address any quality-assurance auditing issues, assist with making rounds during

patient checks. This position also aids in coordinating nursing services programs within the department,

reviews staff performance and ensures standards of quality care are adhered to.

The Director will performs direct and indirect patient care activities; demonstrates effective positive

leadership in the department setting. Participates in the role of teacher/collaborator/patient

advocate; demonstrates effective communication and skills; demonstrates responsibility for personal and

professional growth; participates in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect.

The Director will work to identify and resolve departmental deficiencies and implement correction plans.

This Director also will participate with physicians and clinical staff as a multidisciplinary team as well as

planning, delivery, and evaluation of care to patients admitted to Rhea Medical Center. The Director will

perform staff education, competencies, evaluations and performance improvement audits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

2. Tennessee RN license required.

3. Certified in BLS required. ACLS and PALS preferred.

4. At least 3 years of hospital nursing experience required.

5. Experience as a nursing supervisor or management of a patient care department preferred.

Duties and responsibilities may be added or deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of

management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

For more information, contact:

Human Resources 423-775-8576 or 423-775-8579

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Dayton, TN 37321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person