Job Summary
The Director of Acute Medical Services supports the Acute Medical Units. This Director role reports to the Chief Nursing Officer. The Director is accountable for high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
This leader will assume responsibility for assisting in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating nursing practice on each unit. The Director will supervise and evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel and provide clinical leadership and set strategic and long-term goals for the nursing staff. The Director will assess performance objectives for each nursing unit and organize, coordinate, develop and review policies, procedures and nursing protocols to meet all regulatory, compliance and quality care standards.
The Director is responsible for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency (budgeting) of the nursing unit. The Director will lead and professionally develop the nursing staff within the unit, providing performance goals, feedback and development opportunities. In addition, the Director will is responsible for recruitment, hiring and training of personnel, responsible for employee engagement and patient experience and will chair committees as assigned.
Provide direct care as needed.
Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of Director's assigned areas. Responsibilities:
* Active and current Registered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.
* Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability.
* Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.
Essential Functions
Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!
Why join our team?
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
Minimum Education
Licenses/Certifications
Minimum Work Experience