Director MedSurg

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Starr Regional Medical CenterThe ICU and Med/Surg Director directs the departments activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.Reports to: CNOWho We Are:People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Starr Regional Medical Center is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah, TN. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility while the Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center.Where We Are:Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Athens offers an opportunity to step back in time and be surrounded by nature and history. Etowah is known as the "Gateway to the Cherokee National Forest" and is loaded with natural resources, an expanding economy, and unique downtown district to offer a high quality life to all that reside here.Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development and Growth opportunities
• And much more---Responsibilities
  • Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
    • Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
    • Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
    • Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
    • Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
    • Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

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