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Director of Med Surg / ICU

Vernal, Utah

Req ID 7420-3185 Post Date Oct. 08, 2024 CategoryManagement and Supervisors FacilityAshley Regional Medical Center
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Director of Med Surg and ICU is responsible and accountable for 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. 

Sign on bonus and annual bonus plan available as part of compensation package.

Responsibilities:

·   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 to ensure positive patient outcomes.

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

·   Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure all team members adhere 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. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems when appropriate. 

 

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited 39-bed hospital that is committed to serving our growing community with the highest quality services.  Ashley Regional Medical Center has been named one of the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive years.

Located in Vernal, Utah, 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, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer.  All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.


·   Must be a licensed RN in the State of Utah

·   Med Surg or ICU nursing experience required

·   BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required

·   BSN preferred

·   Two years of management / leadership experience required

EEOC Statement:

Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state law.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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