Director Of Med Surg​/Imu

Job Details

Job Location:

Sweeny, TX 77480

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Director of the Medical Surgical Department's (Med Surg) and Intermediate Care Unit (IMU) primary purpose is to provide direct and indirect provisions of professional nursing care to patients and accountability for all nursing functions in Med Surg. The Director of Med Surg will also provide leadership, 24/7 management accountability and assist in promoting evidence-based leadership practices  addition, they will lead initiatives to foster a patient/family centered environment and transform care delivery.

• Supports and leads to accomplish mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
• Promotes an environment that supports best nursing practices and fosters transformation of bedside nursing.
• Provides leadership for the unit.
• Contributes to team efforts and uses appropriate conflict management skills proactively to resolve intradepartmental and interdepartmental grievances/concerns.
• Selects, hires, and trains departmental staff; leading orientations of new department Team Members.
• Develops standards of performance, monitors and supervises Team Members.
• Evaluates staff performance and makes recommendations for merit increases, promotions, and disciplinary action as applicable.
• Provides fiscal management by developing and recommending department operating budget as instructed and insures compliance. Evaluates and justifies equipment and supply needs.
• Organizes regular staff meetings for the purpose of communicating new policies, procedures, equipment, unit and organizational concerns.
• Directs the day-to-day function of Med Surg/ IMU in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern these areas.
• Ensures that safety and sanitation standards are maintained in patient’s rooms, all work areas, and throughout the unit.
• Follows established hand washing techniques and universal precautions in the use of gloves, gowns, and/or masks.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the hospital’s quality assurance program in Med Surg / IMU.
• Ensures that all Med Surg/ IMU Team Members comply with the written policies and procedures established by the facility.
• Annually, and as necessary, reviews the department’s policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, and makes revisions as needed.
• Participates in multiple organizational-wide and community-based committees as necessary and requested
• Rounds to ensure that Med Surg / IMU Team Members perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Ensures Med Surg / IMU Team Members, patients, and visitors always follow the department’s established policies and procedures.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by Med Surg / IMU Team Members.
• Exhibits flexibility and capability to complete Team Member responsibilities as needed.
• Facilitates Nursing education.
• Exhibits flexibility to assist the Med Surg / IMU in times of increased patient load, disaster and/or short staff.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other staff positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to callback during emergency conditions (mass traumas, evacuation, disaster, etc.)
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

• Ability to function as a liaison by connecting the dots of communication between the physician, the patient, their family, support…