Director of Nursing - Medical Surgical Services

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Hours of Work :

8-5

Days Of Week :

M-F

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job: The Director of Nursing is responsible for service line nursing care delivery, standards of nursing practices, and objectives.  You will organize and manage department(s), associated cost centers, and services. Strategic planning, development and project management are essential components of rewarding opportunity. You will plan, directs and coordinates the activities of the professional and supportive nursing personnel while regulating activities of these nursing units, analyzes and evaluates nursing services rendered. You will manage resources and provides leadership to accomplish hospital, nursing, and department goal and collaborates with the nursing and medical leadership team. Your Job Requirements: • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required • Masters-level preparation in nursing or related health-care field preferred • Minimum 5 year of experience in a nursing leadership role with fiscal and human resource management responsibility required                                          • Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas — required  • Relevant specialty certifications — preferred • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification — required. Your Job Responsibilities: • Develops and implements strategic plans and goals in conjunction with MHS Strategic Imperatives and Goals. • Recruits, hires, coaches leadership team members and oversees human resources and staff development operations. • Establishes professional relationship with the medical staff to work collaboratively in program planning and addressing clinical practice issues. • Develop budgets, supervises operating within appropriate financial guidelines and explains budgetary variances. • Communicate clearly and openly • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment • Be accountable for your performance • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience • Take initiative for your professional growth • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team • Other job duties as assigned.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care; stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

  • Magnet®-designated hospital
  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
  • Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association