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Missouri Delta Medical Center

Director of Surgical Services

Missouri Delta Medical Center, Sikeston, Missouri, United States, 63801

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Functions of Position: • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and adherence to the policies and procedures. Holds staff accountable. • Participates with the development and maintenance of department policy and procedure manual, utilizing current standards of patient care, nursing practice and scope of service particular to the peri-operative patient. • Consistently addresses conflicts, employee problems and effectively counsels staff. • Possesses knowledge and compliance to JCAHO standards and State and Federal regulations. • Plans, implements and reports QI activities. • Assures maintenance of unit facilities and equipment. • Demonstrates current competence with the nursing interventions and clinical knowledge particular to the peri-operative patient. • Demonstrates financial awareness of department and unit. • Maintains rapport with physicians, patient and families promoting positive interpersonal relationships. • Able to adapt to changing priorities, utilizes time effectively. • Develops staffing schedules which meet the acuity and complexity of the patient population. • Demonstrates good judgment in staffing needs, making adjustments as needed. • Functions as a patient advocate, clinical resource and role model for staff. • Develops and maintains staff orientation and training program, clinical competency, at the time of hire and on an ongoing basis. • Participates with recruitment, selection and retention of staff, disciplinary action and termination.

Qualifications: • Graduate from an approved school of nursing; BSN preferred. • Possess current licensure by Missouri State Board of Nursing. • Minimum of 2 years of recent management or leadership experience preferred.

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