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Southwest Health

Director of Med/Surg

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A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$123,709 / year median in Wisconsin

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Requirements Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree preferred. Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin in good standing required. Two to four years' prior managerial experience with demonstrated administrative and leadership ability preferred. Minimum of five years of hospital clinical experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point. Work Hours We are seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Director of Med/Surg. Job Summary Manages the overall operation of the Southwest Health Medical/Surgical Unit on a 24-hour basis in accordance with current federal, State, local, and (The Joint Commission) TJC standards. Fulfills the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse within the department as necessary. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Supervises and reviews nursing staff. Oversees the department's budgets. Reports to high-level staff members. Ensures staff maintain high standards of care. Interacts with doctors, patients, and family members. Immediately investigates injuries of unknown origin, allegations of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation according to policy guidelines. Notifies Chief Nursing Officer, or other Executive as needed and as per protocol regarding patient care issues. Adheres to Southwest Health's value-based behavior standards. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Contact Information Southwest Health Attn:
Human Resources 1400 Eastside Rd Platteville, WI 53818
Phone:
(608) 342-4796
Email:
hr@southwesthealth.org (mailto:hr@southwesthealth.org?subject=Open%20Opportunities%20Inquiry)
Fax:
(608) 342-5015 We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below. Benefits Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.