Job Description
Director ofMedical Surgical Renal Transplant UnitEl Paso, TX
SHIFT: Full-time No Weekends
Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region s onlykidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary
The Director is responsible for the care given to patients within 5 North; day to day departmental operations and productivity; future development and budgetary projections for the service line. The Director ensures 5 North Services maintains the highest degree of efficiency and safety in providing quality care in 5 North including quality improvement, staff competency, inventory control and cost containment, patient satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and physician satisfaction. The Director collaborates and coordinates with efforts of 5 North staff to accomplish the mission of Del Sol Medical Center. The Director leads by example and holds others accountable for adhering to the goals, policies, and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center. Areas of responsibility include 5 North.
- You will promote a multidisciplinary coordination of services, such as, nursing medical, respiratory care, laboratory, pharmaceutical and public relations.
- You will develop, monitor, appraise and analyze budgetary goals and outcomes within the Medical Department. Develops plan, in conjunction with the Administrative Director, for capital resource required to maintain quality care in the 5 North Unit.
- You will administer and appraise Quality Improvement within the services provided.
- You will control processes related to Human Resources; inclusive of hiring, evaluating, terminating, counseling, coaching and development of the staff.
- You will direct and approve the practice of professional nursing and support positions within the services provided to maintain quality patient care through implementation and evaluation of clinical practice standards.
- You will develop, interpret, inspect and review policies and procedures within the services provides.
- You will develop, institute, review and implement Disaster Preparedness policies and procedures for the organization.
- You will collaborate, develop and participate in marketing of the Department, including educational program development, external advertising and working in alliance with local and regional programs.
- You will be responsible for twenty four-hour coverage and problem resolution to the services provided.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
- Current RN licensure in Texas or compact state--Required
- Note: ANCC Orthopedic Nurse Certifications are required within three years of hire date.
- Note: PALS is required within one year of hire date.
- Note: ACLS is required within six month of hire date.
- ANCC Orthopedic Nurse Certifications
Additional InformationThis is the 5N renal med surg unit 34 beds FTE 30 Replacement Compensation: Salary range from $130k base salary max, eligible for incentive bonus & relocation assistance Fee: 20% of the annual salary (split per contract)