Director of Medical Surgical RN

Director of Medical Surgical RN

Are you ready to manage in a new era as a Director of Medical Surgical RN where building a healthier tomorrow is more than a job? Our Las Palmas Medical Center team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy, and improving more lives in more ways. Share your resume today.

Job Description

• The Director is responsible for the care given to patients within 5 North; day-to-day departmental operations and productivity; future development and budgetary projections for the service line.
• The Director ensures 5 North Services maintains the highest degree of efficiency and safety in providing quality care in 5 North including quality improvement, staff competency, inventory control and cost containment, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and physician satisfaction.
• The Director collaborates and coordinates with efforts of 5 North staff to accomplish the mission of Del Sol Medical Center.
• The Director leads by example and holds others accountable for adhering to the goals, policies, and procedures of Del Sol Medical Center.
• Areas of responsibility include 5 North.
• You will promote a multidisciplinary coordination of services, such as nursing medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and public relations.
• You will develop, monitor, appraise, and analyze budgetary goals and outcomes within the Medical Department. Develops plan, in conjunction with the Administrative Director, for capital resource required to maintain quality care in the 5 North Unit.
• You will administer and appraise Quality Improvement within the services provided.
• You will control processes related to Human Resources; inclusive of hiring, evaluating, terminating, counseling, coaching, and development of the staff.
• You will direct and approve the practice of professional nursing and support positions within the services provided to maintain quality patient care through implementation and evaluation of clinical practice standards.
• You will develop, interpret, inspect, and review policies and procedures within the services provided.
• You will develop, institute, review, and implement Disaster Preparedness policies and procedures for the organization.
• You will collaborate, develop, and participate in marketing of the Department, including educational program development, external advertising, and working in alliance with local and regional programs.
• You will be responsible for twenty-four-hour coverage and problem resolution to the services provided.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
• Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state required
• Note: ANCC Orthopedic Nurse Certifications are required within three years of hire date.
• Note: PALS is required within one year of hire date.
• Note: ACLS is required within six months of hire date.
• ANCC Orthopedic Nurse Certifications

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Community Overview

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.