Interim Surgical Services Nurse Director
Ascension
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Description
- Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
- Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
- Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.
- Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
Work Experience
- 5 years of experience required and 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred and 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences:
- 5 years of experience leading surgical services departments
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Interim Surgical Services Nurse Director role in Baltimore offers a leadership position overseeing clinical operations, departmental strategy, and budget management within a surgical services unit. You would direct patient care activities including assessment and care planning, manage internal and external compliance audits, and lead all staffing functions from hiring through continuing education. This is a full-time, in-office position at a large nonprofit Catholic health system.
The role requires a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's degree in nursing and at least five years of clinical experience, including two years in a leadership or management capacity. Ideally, you'll have five years specifically leading surgical services departments. A Master's degree or additional leadership experience is preferred. You must obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire and hold a compact or state RN license valid in Maryland before starting.
This interim position suits an experienced nurse leader ready to step into departmental direction, budget oversight, and team development. Ascension describes itself as a values-driven health system with a supportive workplace culture, and the organization is recognized as a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.
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