RN Director of Nursing Med-Surg Full-time
Lovelace Health System

Director of Nursing Med Surg

Lovelace Health System Albuquerque, NM 87109, US
Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, MedSurg Director of Nursing  in Albuquerque, NM. 

 

Why Join Us? 

  

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better   

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.  
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.  
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.  

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Lovelace Women’s Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Responsibilities

  • The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization. 
  • The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
  • The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.
  • The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.
  • The nurse director is a change agent, and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians. 
  • Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

  • Minimum of five (or 3-5)years’ clinical nursing experience of which 3 (or 2)years must have been in management capacity. 
  • Bachelor’s in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.  Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN – must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion. 
  • Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing. 

Preferred Job Requirements:  

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or related field.
  • Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration.

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