Director Med Surg

This position is incentive eligible.

• 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 Air Med 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.

The Nursing Unit Director coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the administrative, financial and operational responsibilities for the unit. The Nursing Unit Director maintains 24/7 accountability for clinical and operations management for designated units. The incumbent provides transformational leadership that promotes patient centered clinical nursing practice and service excellence standards that are evidence based to achieve quality patient outcomes. The Nursing Unit Director promotes and fosters a culture of professional growth, development, and innovation while encouraging shared governance and staff engagement.

General Functions

• Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening (Patient Experience).
• Demonstrates excellence in daily work.
• Demonstrates effective teamwork by interacting in a positive manner with colleagues creating a collaborative work environment.
• Contributes to a safe environment for patients, families, visitors and colleagues by following established procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates stewardship by thoughtful and responsible use of resources including maintaining a clean and hospital environment, starting work on time, and displaying cost consciousness.

• Ensures that the department functions in accordance with all regulatory agency standards: NH State Board of Nursing, TJC, OSHA, ANA, AHA, ACC, Catholic Medical Center, and other appropriate standards of care. Monitors departmental compliance with infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintains 24‑hour accountability for unit management with assistance from Clinical Nurse Managers, Nurse Manager and/or charge nurses. Provides direction and patient care as needed in emergent/urgent situations.
• Cultivates an environment of respect and pride, while upholding organizational service, safety, and ethical standards, and ensuring confidentiality of employee, legal, client/patient, budget and all company matters. Monitors patient satisfaction/experience through rounding and service recovery. Uses patient satisfaction results to improve overall performance related to the patient experience.
• Monitors patient flow on their unit. Problem solves with their staff to insure their understanding of organizational priorities related to patient flow. Works collaboratively with other departments and nursing units to reduce barriers that impede the appropriate movement of patients.
• Accountable for the quality of patient…