• Why You'll Love Working Here
• + •Competitive Compensation•Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.

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• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family. +
• Future Security
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability. +
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being. +
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization. +
• Recognition & Reward Programs
• We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success. +
• Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks
• Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Role:

Medical Center Enterprise Location:

Enterprise, AL Schedule:

Day Shift Hours

• Job Summary
• The Director, Med/Surg, is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the medical-surgical department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

This role provides strategic direction, oversees departmental operations, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational objectives. The Director fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while supporting staff development and patient satisfaction.

• Essential Functions
• + Oversees clinical operations in the medical-surgical department, ensuring that patient care is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

+ Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care across the continuum. + Manages departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to maintain financial efficiency while meeting patient care needs and maintaining high standards of service. + Monitors key performance indicators and quality metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and leading initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and departmental performance. + Facilitates open communication and collaboration between clinical staff, administration, and external stakeholders to address patient care needs and operational challenges. + Responds promptly to patient care concerns, complaints, and incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary. + Maintains up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging clinical practices, and regulatory changes, ensuring the department adapts to evolving healthcare environments. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards.

• Leadership Responsibilities
• + •Supervision and Staff Management•+ Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.

+ Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues. + Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development. +

• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
• + Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning.

+ Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services. + Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency. + Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies. +

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
• + Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards. + Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable. + Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety. +
• Collaboration and Communication
• + Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery. + Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes. +
• Staff Responsibilities
• + May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.
• Qualifications
• + Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or + Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required + Master's Degree preferred + 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required + 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• + Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships. + Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement. + Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders. + Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines. + Problem-solving and critical thinking skills. + In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable). + Strong organizational and time management skills. + Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

• Licenses and Certifications
• + RN
• Registered Nurse
• State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required + BLS
• Basic Life Support required
• Why Work at Medical Center Enterprise?
• At Medical Center Enterprise, we're more than healthcare providers, we're a team dedicated to compassionate care and community wellness.

Join us for a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients every day. Your skills, your passion, and your commitment matter here. _T_ _his position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer._ INDLEADEqual Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.