Director of Nursing, Medical and Surgical

Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou #NMHSCareers Job Description Leadership: Responsible for the overall management and operations of nursing Provides strategic direction and operational leadership for all initiatives and programs within scope of responsibility Promotes and enforces departmental compliance with general safety and infection control standards Ensures effective and efficient patient care Supervision/Management: Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises all of nursing. Provides direction in the development and management of personnel within responsible departments Evaluates and provides coaching to employees within scope of responsibility Continuously monitors patient and employee satisfaction Budget: Oversees inpatient nursing units’ budget development, implementation, and compliance Liaison: Serves as a liaison between staff, physicians, patients, and family members Reporting: Prepares and presents operational and financial reports/projects as required Education: Stay abreast of changes in healthcare and Nursing Regulation : Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Requirements: Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Administration; required Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Mississippi Board of Nursing; required Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership role; required Extensive knowledge of Nursing; preferred Minimum of 3 years experience in a managerial/supervisory role; required Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills;

required Working knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis, goal setting, and personnel management; preferred Working knowledge of computers and computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.); required Interaction with a patient population ranging from neonates to geriatrics; required Excellent interpersonal skills; required