Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital – Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a 75-bed facility located in Elko, Nevada. We offer a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency medicine, heart care, maternity care, sleep medicine, surgical services, and more. We are recognized by the American College of Cardiology as an accredited Chest Pain Center. We believe that health care should be effective, safer, and more available to all people. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available.

Where We Are:

Elko is the largest city of Elko County, Nevada. Located near the Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains, Elko is called the Swiss Alps of Nevada. Here you’ll find year-round access to recreation and more than 20 alpine lakes. The city’s economy is heavy with gold mining, ranching, tourism, and casinos. The entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada is located approx. six hours away. With us is where you want to be.

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…

Position Summary:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is seeking a full time Director of Med/Surg/Peds to lead our Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics team.

Sign-on bonus, relocation and yearly bonus plan available as part of the compensation package.

The successful incumbent will have the ability to assess a variety of complex situation and determine the most effective means to resolve situations. Leadership skills in decision making, problem solving, and interpersonal relations are involved in the daily contracts of working with department directors, physicians, staff, visitors, and vendors. This role is responsible for setting the climate for cooperation between co-workers and shifts for a smooth-running operation. Requires judgment/action that could impact the patient's outcome. This is a working-director position, and you must be able to jump in as a nurse and take care of patients as required by business needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing departmental goals, plans, and standard consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directing and evaluating departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Planning and monitoring staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Preparing, monitoring, and evaluating departmental budgets, and ensuring that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinating and directing internal/externals audits.
• Creating and fostering and environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrating evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

*Minimum Qualifications: *

• Education: o Bachelor’s in nursing required, Master’s degree preferred.
• License/Certification: o Current Nevada RN (or ability to obtain prior to hire) required. o American Heart Association Certifications in ACLS and BLS required within 90 days of hire. o Certification of Completions for both FEMA IS-100.C and FEMA IS-200.C required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter. o Certification of Completion for Handle with Care required within 30 days of hire and every year thereafter.
• Experience: o Must have five years nursing experience within an acute care hospital. o Two years of additional nursing leadership experience required.
• Skills: o Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. o Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement:

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job: *Administration/Management

Organization: *Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Title: Director of Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics

Location: Nevada-Elko

Requisition ID: 7439-2844