Director of MedSurg Nursing

This is a full time Nursing Director responsible for the inpatient Medical Surgical Department at Tennova Healthcare - Knoxville.

Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more.

Job Summary

The Director, Nursing is responsible for the strategic and operational management of nursing services over a unit within the organization. This leadership position involves directing and supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, promoting patient safety, and implementing evidence-based practices.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership and oversight to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
• Manages nursing budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels to optimize patient care while controlling costs.
• Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Monitors patient care metrics and work with clinical teams to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction.
• Serves as a liaison between nursing staff, hospital administration, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Stays current with advancements in nursing practice and healthcare regulations to maintain high standards of care.
• Leads efforts in infection prevention and control within the unit in the way of audits and related education at the direction of nursing leadership and infection prevention.
• Facilitates ongoing education and professional development for the nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field preferred
• 3-5 years clinical nursing experience required
• 2-4 years of experience in a management or leadership role required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based care.
• Leadership and team management skills to mentor and develop nursing staff.
• Expertise in healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance requirements.
• Financial acumen for budget management, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with interdisciplinary teams, hospital leadership, and nursing staff.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required