Making an Impact - Our Commitment, Your Opportunity! At Perham Health, our success is rooted in the strength of our team. We've cultivated a collaborative workplace centered on excellence, compassion, integrity, and respect. Here, you'll discover avenues for personal and professional growth, surrounded by a dedicated and supportive team committed to making a meaningful impact. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to enhance your overall well-being. Director of Medical/Surgical Services (Med/Surg) Position Details The Director of Med/Surg is a Registered Nurse (RN) leader responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and performance of the Medical/Surgical department. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient and family-centered care through effective leadership, collaboration, and operational oversight. Working in close partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director fosters a strong interdisciplinary team environment where nursing plays a central role in patient outcomes. This position provides direct supervision of department staff and serves as both a clinical and operational leader within the organization. In the future, this position will also include oversight and management of the Cardiac Rehab department. Key Responsibilities: * Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff through recruitment, hiring, orientation, ongoing education, and performance management * Develop, monitor, and evaluate staff competencies and performance in accordance with organizational policies and standards * Oversee daily operations of the Med/Surg department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care * Collaborate with providers, interdisciplinary teams, and support services to coordinate care and maintain a patient- and family-centered approach * Organize workflows and resources to optimize department efficiency, including staffing, budget management, and equipment utilization * Participate in quality improvement initiatives, data collection, and analysis to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance * Maintain clinical competency and provide direct patient care as needed, serving as a resource and role model for staff * Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards * Foster effective communication, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture, including conducting regular staff meetings and addressing performance concerns * Represent the department in organizational committees, community outreach, strategic planning, and other initiatives as assigned What You Offer * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's in Nursing preferred. * Minimum of 5 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience. * Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership experience. * Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Minnesota. Work Schedule * Full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt * Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm * Occasionally includes evening and/or night hours for educational activities and staff rounding * Participates in the Resource Nurse rotation for after-hours staffing and clinical support (4-week rotation) What We Offer People join Perham Health for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. Perham Health offers a healthy work environment that promotes quality in ourselves and those we provide care to. We offer health, dental, and vision insurances, paid time off, retirement plan options, life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), scholarship opportunities, funeral/jury duty/military leave, and more. Fuel Your Future at Perham Health - Apply Now! Perham Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. If you are needing assistance applying, please call 218-347-1311. Perham Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
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Director of Medical/Surgical Services