Dir Nursing Unit- F Med Surg

Job Summary:

Demonstrates through behavior Decatur Morgan Hospital’s mission, vision and values. In addition, the director provides operational leadership of 4th Floor. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, nursing excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff engagement. The director collaborates with clinical and administrative leaders to drive outcomes, foster a culture of safety, and promote professional development across the nursing team.

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement nursing department goals and strategic initiatives in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership in planning, directing, and evaluating nursing operations to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient workflows.
• Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives; analyze data to support evidence-based decisions.
• Serve as a role model and advocate for a culture of excellence, accountability, compassion, and collaboration.

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Ensure nursing care standards, protocols, and policies are met across all units under the director’s supervision.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource management to ensure safe patient care delivery.
• Respond to patient care concerns and collaborate on service recovery efforts as needed.

Staff Development & Engagement

• Recruit, hire, and retain top nursing talent; manage performance and professional development of nurse leaders and staff.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth, shared governance, and lifelong learning.
• Champion leadership development and succession planning for nurses and emerging nurse leaders.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage department budgets; monitor expenditures and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Participate in capital planning and resource allocation to support nursing and patient care initiatives.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies within budgeted limits.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with interdisciplinary leaders to support patient flow, care coordination, and quality improvement.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with staff, leadership, and stakeholders on department performance, goals, and initiatives.
• Participate on various hospital committees, councils, and projects.

Belief System: We the Nurses of Decatur Morgan Hospital Believe in…

• Holistic and effective patient care that is based on scientific and ethical principles –nursing is a blend of art and science… it uses the mind as well as the heart.
• Creating a work climate that nurtures and supports clinical expertise, education, and research while fostering the recruitment and retention of nursing staff who demonstrate the highest integrity, competence, and qualifications.
• Providing nursing care that will achieve an optimal level of health and wellness, or when this is not possible, support the experience of loss and a peaceful death.
• Fostering an environment that promotes respect, positive communication, and collaboration among all members – patient, family and healthcare team.

We also believe that…

• We should make those we serve our highest priority.
• We should be technically strong with a thirst for knowledge.
• Because evidence is ever‑changing and evolving, we must actively cultivate our own personal growth and professional development.
• The character of the nurse is as important as the knowledge he/she possesses.
• The cultural beliefs, ethnic background, and sexual orientation of a patient or family should be respected without showing discrimination.
• We should…