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Crescentia

Director of Med/Surg, ICU - Vernal, -UT

Crescentia, Vernal, Utah, United States, 84078


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JOB DESCRIPTION :

About Us

Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital located in the heart of Dinosaur Land, Vernal, Utah. Regional Medical Center has been named one of the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive years and has been included on Becker's list of "Great community hospitals" for 2024.

Where We Are

Vernal, Utah is known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, and white-water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer.

Position Summary

The Director of Med Surg and ICU is responsible for the effective operation of the Medical Surgical and ICU Services, including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals.

Responsibilities include:

Provides education, direction, and mentorship of the nursing team’s function, purpose, and goals.

Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members to provide quality patient care and ensure positive patient outcomes.

Provides education in nursing competency, continuous process improvement, infection control, employee health, safety, case management, and program evaluation.

Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by the State and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.

Ensures nursing team participation and accountability in process improvement.

Ensures Infection Control standards are maintained at all times.

Ensures licensure and competencies are current for all supervised staff.

Attends all meetings and huddles.

Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level, and staff availability.

Participates in and drives clinical components of utilization review.

Addresses staff, physician, patient, and family concerns immediately and initiates steps to correct problems when appropriate.

Must-Haves

UT RN license at hire

Med surg or ICU nursing experience

Two years of leadership experience

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $101,000.00 - $136,000.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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