Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration, and coordination of the unit in support of facility goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability. Support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care through activities based on facility strategic goals and objectives.What you will do in this role: Enhance the department through performance improvement and appropriate utilization of resources.Develop an operational system that supports a seamless flow of patients through the continuum of care.Facilitate the development of a comprehensive education program for patients and staff.Collaborate with physicians to provide leadership throughout the department.Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new technology and services.Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members and with a patient/family focus to facilitate and maximize client healthcare outcomes. Coordinates multi-disciplinary patient care conferences for high-risk or medically complex patients.Leads research projects under the IRB.Directs the development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to obtain the facility objectives.Responsible for the planning and coordination of activities, operational efficiency, and effectiveness as well as major impact on all other hospital areas.Effectively interviews and selects a qualified number of personnel as required to meet department objectives. Ensures hiring practices conform to appropriate Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.Provides direction to the staff and supervisors. Review the performance of the department staff and approve staff evaluations. Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.What qualifications you will need: Bachelor's Degree (might be able to consider ASN candidates, but really prefer higher education for Directors)5-10+ years of RN experience (MUST HAVE Med/Surg experience or something extremely similar (willing to consider PCU/stepdown units as well or cardiac-type units for the Med/Surg position that has a little bit of a cardiac focus) in an acute hospital setting, plus 3-5+ years of progressive leadership experience (Charge RN, Supervisor, Manager, Director) candidates need to at least have Manager-level experienceNIH Stroke Scale must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateAdvance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), or Registered NurseRegistered Nurse Diploma, or Associate DegreeAdvanced Cardiac Life Spt or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of the employment start dateBasic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateBenefitsThe available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off Client stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for the child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Salary Range: $105K (0-2 years of RN leadership experience) to about $135K max (15-20+ years of RN leadership experience)15% annual directors bonus2% annual increases