Director, Surgical Services, Registered Nurse (RN)

Join our Remarkable Team!
Location –  Jackson Purchase
Schedule – Fulltime 

Your experience matters Jackson Purchase is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

The Surgery unit at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is a 5-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support. 

The Surgical Services Director directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives

• 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.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. 
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

What we’re looking for 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire

Licenses:

• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

· Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid         time off.

· Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company               match.

· Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services     and discount programs).

· Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Connect with a Recruiter.  Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Diandra Pinckney by emailing Diandra.pinckney@lifepointhealth.net.

More about Jackson Purchase Medical Center