HCA Healthcare

Director Med Surg

HCA Healthcare • $96K — $153K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
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Qualifications

  • 3+ years of RN experience in a nursing leadership role.
  • 2+ years of Director level experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
  • BSN required; must obtain within 1 year of employment.
  • Valid VA RN Licensure or multi-state privilege required.
  • BLS certification required; advanced degrees preferred (MSN, MBA, or MHA).

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the professional setting and support a culture of professionalism.
  • Utilize business skills in finance, HR, and strategic planning for effective management.
  • Coach staff performance and set clear expectations using the Performance Management Plan.
  • Implement evidence-based practices to ensure quality patient care and outcomes.
  • Monitor quality initiatives and collaborate with teams to improve patient satisfaction.
  • Manage departmental operations and budgets, ensuring compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine services.
  • Wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
  • Paid time off and leave programs including family leave and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with a 100% match on contributions based on service duration.
  • Tuition assistance, student loan support, and professional certification help.
  • Additional benefits such as family building, adoption assistance, and life insurance.
Full Job Description
This position is incentive eligible.

Salary Estimate: $96137.60 - $153816.00 / year
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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Communicates Effectively and Builds Relationships with all External and Internal Customers.

Pursues Professional Growth and Development through Knowledge of the Health Care Environment.

Provides Leadership in the Professional Setting.

Creates an Environment of Professionalism.

Actively uses Business Skills in the areas of Finance, Human Resources and Strategic Planning.

Integrates Ethical Provisions in all Areas of Practice.

Exemplary Professional Growth and Development:

Maintains education/knowledge level to demonstrate commitment to professional improvement and also as a role model to the department.

Demonstrates accountability for development of professional growth:

a. Attends seminars, CE offerings, keeps up with professional journal readings (life-long learner), pursues advanced degree(s).

b. Attains/maintains national certification.

c. Active participation in a professional organization.

d. Active support of community health-related programs/activities.

Uses evidence-based findings and research in day-to-day practice of leadership and growth of clinical specialty.

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

Self motivated --- produces work on time and complete.

Supports and is an exemplar of American Nurses Association (ANA) Professional Practice Nursing Administration Scope of the ANA Practice and Professional Practice Standards.

Transformational Leadership:

Effectively manages the change process to achieve high performance outcomes.

Demonstrates effective teambuilding skills.

Demonstrates positive engagement with employees, patients, and physicians.

Coaches and manages staff performance. Uses the Performance Management Plan (PMP) process to communicate, educate, and set performance expectations. Assures that PMPs are completed on time.

Using evidence-based practice and research, develops implements, and maintains a plan for the provision of patient care, including a scope of service, acuity and staffing plans. Reviews periodically, at least annually.

Supports and contributes to hospital and nursing annual strategic plans, Professional Practice Model, Shared Governance bylaws, Nurse Residency Program, educational programs, clinical ladder, and essential Nursing Administrative functions.

Supports Shared Governance structure through staff attendance, assuring discussion at staff meetings, facilitating a council when asked, and attendance at Nursing Leadership Council.

Maintains visibility with staff and other clinical disciplines.

Sets performance improvement priorities and identifies how to adjust priorities in response to unusual or urgent events.

Assures that all staff has received appropriate orientation and on boarding to practice in areas of responsibility.

Mentors and coaches potential staff for leadership positions.

Develops structures to assure effective communication on unit and with other disciplines and departments.

Works collaboratively with all disciplines to achieve hospital strategic plan.

Provides opportunities for career development of staff such as educational, certification, Clinical Ladder, or professional association participation.

Quality:

Leads staff in the integration of the 5 Components of the Magnet Model into everyday nursing practice.

Leads staff in adoption of all Quality Initiatives and evidence-based practice.

Monitors Quality Outcomes and makes changes to correct deficiencies. Achieves performance within national benchmark of all nursing sensitive indicators at least 3 out of 4 quarters yearly.

Makes appropriate referrals to the Quality Department when issues arise.

Rounds on patients daily and effectively addresses patient care concerns.

Establishes collaborative relationships and rounds regularly with physicians seeking their insight into clinical performance of unit.

Makes Staff Rounds on areas of responsibility weekly and monthly including evening/night shifts.

Knowledgeable of all regulatory requirements for areas of responsibility and takes appropriate action to improve/achieve.

Maintains knowledge and keeps up-to-date on electronic medical record system.

Educates staff and develops processes to ensure nurse-sensitive patient satisfaction above national mean at least 3 of 4 quarters in all nursing sensitive indicators. Works with all departments to achieve patient satisfaction scores consistently above National Mean.

Supports and contributes to effectiveness of hospital iMPaCT Patient Satisfaction team.

Works with Bed Management to ensure efficient patient throughput.

Integrates with Case Management to incorporate Interdisciplinary Rounding on the unit.

Financial Management:

Monitors departmental operations reports. Initiates corrective action, as necessary.

Manages budget within targets. Ensures that labor hours are accurately recorded in Kronos.

Knowledgeable of PLUS system for appropriate labor planning and utilization.

Participates in operational and capital budget process.

Makes recommendations to CNO concerning equipment, staffing targets, vacancies, and programs for yearly budget planning.

Assures staff has input into equipment need identification, staffing targets, supplies and other needs.

Assures that nursing department has needed supplies/equipment and staff to operate effectively safely and effectively.

Manages and updates FPC plan regularly.

Works with Case Management to improve length of stay (LOS) and other operational metrics.

Able to write business plans to support capital expense programs.

Retention and Recognition:

Maintains working knowledge of human resources, recruitment, compensation and related policies to ensure compliance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Uses effective methods for interviewing to ensure the most qualified candidate is selected and the process is free from bias.

Works with staff to resolve turnover issues to achieve reduced staff turnover rates, and improved RN satisfaction to above National NDNQI Mean.

Works with staff to improve overall employee engagement year over year.

Regularly recognizes staff for outstanding performance. Participates in DAISY recognition program by regularly nominating all deserving RNs and LPNs. Supports Patient Rights and Organizational

Ethics:

Ensures that ethical behavior is followed in patient care, treatment, and services, and in all business practices.

Supports the HCA Ethics and Compliance Program.

Integrates the values expressed in the HCA Code of Conduct into day-to-day activities.

Demonstrates compliance with applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures.

Holds others accountable for behavior consistent with our organizational values.

Ensures that 100% of direct reports receive Code of Conduct training in the time frame specified.

Maintains a high degree of personal integrity and remains free from conflicts of interest.

Monitors the workplace to ensure that it is free from harassment and workplace violence. Takes appropriate action when necessary.

Assures that licensed staff maintains licensure and certification such as Basis Life Support (BLS) or ACLS, etc.

Creates and supports a culture of safety through support of SBAR, Safety Huddles, Bedside Reporting and /or other structures to ensure culture of safety.

Supports ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses and Patient Rights. New Knowledge, Innovations, Evidence-Based Practice

Maintains knowledge base through review of journals and other methods.

Supports through attendance and staff attendance of annual Research Conference.

Proactively works with staff to make appropriate changes to practice based on best evidence.

Education & Experience:Three years experience as a RN in a nursing leadership role with demonstrated proficiency in leadership and management - Required

Two years experience at Director Level in healthcare setting - Preferred

BSN from a school of nursing or within 1 year of employment - Required

Valid VA RN Licensure, OR Registered Nurse with "multi-state privilege" granted to them by virtue of holding a license in one of the states participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement and who has not established permanent residency in Virginia - Required

BLS (issued by approved agencies) - Required

MSN, MBA, or MHA - Preferred
Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Ready to start your journey with HCA Healthcare? Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and apply today to become part of a team that’s dedicated to improving lives.

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Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
* Ladders Estimates

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