What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Director Med Surg position at Ambition 24Hours Inc?
Position Title: Nursing Director, Medical Surgical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Acute Care Hospital
Leadership Level: Director
We are seeking an experienced Nursing Director for Medical Surgical Services to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for designated patient care areas within a hospital setting.
This leadership role supports executive nursing leadership and is responsible for assisting in the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice across multiple units. The Nursing Director maintains 24/7 accountability for assigned departments while ensuring high-quality patient care, clinical excellence, staff competency, and effective resource management.
Key Responsibilities- Provide leadership and operational oversight for assigned Medical Surgical units.
- Support organizational nursing strategies and quality initiatives.
- Assist in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practices.
- Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivery.
- Promote staff development, clinical competency, and nursing excellence.
- Monitor departmental performance and implement process improvement initiatives.
- Support staffing, budgeting, and resource management efforts.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
- Serve as a professional role model and advocate for nursing excellence.
- Perform additional leadership responsibilities as assigned.
Required:
- Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program and Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, or
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's degree in a healthcare-related field
Required:
- Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital setting as:
- Nurse Manager
- Full-Time Charge Nurse
- Related clinical leadership role
Required:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Current CPR Certification
- All required state licensure and professional credentials
- Strong hospital operations and leadership experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes
- Ability to drive performance improvement initiatives
- Profession: Nursing Director
- Specialty: Medical Surgical Services
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Leadership Level: Director
- Travel Requirement: None
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
- Comprehensive benefits package offered.
- Interview travel reimbursement available.
- Background screening and onboarding requirements apply.