Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville

Director of Nursing Surgical Services

Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville, Brownsville, TX, United States

This position may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary

This role provides leadership and support to the senior executive position (CNO) responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions/services within the hospital organization. The role will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing practice on a multi-unit level. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director’s assigned areas. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

Job Responsibilities

Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice. Has highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability, and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.

Position Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required: Associate degree from an accredited nursing school with a bachelor's degree in a health care related field or a BSN.

Preferred: MSN or master’s in a health care related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.

CERTIFICATIONS

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy. AHA BLS - At hire or obtain w/in 5 working days before assuming patient care (2 yr renewal) and ACLS - At hire or obtain within 60 days of hire/transfer (2 yr renewal).

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