Director of Medical Cardiac Nursing Services

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Medical Surgical Services is responsible for the oversight and direction of business activity within the medical-surgical/telemetry areas. Demonstrates 24-hour responsibility for personnel, operations, patient experience and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include the planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and evaluating of economic growth, fiscal responsibility and the quality of the business-related scope whether clinical or non-clinical. The Leader collaborates with the Senior Management Group member in developing, setting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating standards of care and practice. Participates or leads assigned community, hospital, nursing and medical committees. Promotes collaborative relationships among the medical staff, volunteers, nursing, the community and other departments within the system. Demonstrates practices that promote the Mission and Vision of UHS and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Minimum of 5-8 years of nursing leadership experience in telemetry, medical surgical, oncology, or orthopedic nursing.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing management as a manager or above.
Prior clinical experience in obstetrics or women’s health as an RN required.
Current and active BLS; ACLS & NRP
Current RN license in the State of Florida
Communication and interpersonal skills, advanced computer skills and customer service skills required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Knowledge of human resource management, program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating, operationalizing and evaluating program growth, fiscal responsibility of the program and the quality and appropriateness of nursing care provided on the units
Collaborates with the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer in setting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating safe, high quality, evidence-based standards of care and practice
Participates on assigned hospital and medical committees.
Leads patient experience for the unit/department
Promotes collaborative relationships among nursing services, other departments, the community and medical staff.
Collaborates with Senior Management team in developing strategies for department growth
Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required
Other duties as assigned.