Clinical Director - Post Surgical PACU

Summary:

Manages the nursing services and staff for a department; ensures quality and full compliance with relevant policies and standards.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities:

• Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their families
• Ensuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organization
• Monitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care
• Overseeing performance of teams; identifying and addressing staff training and development needs
• Apprising medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelors of Science in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, or related advanced degree in health related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
• Minimum of 2 years of healthcare leadership

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state , if applicable
• Registered Nurse (RN) required
• BLS - American Heart Association
• Additional certifications required in accordance with Registered Nurse certification requirements for the unit(s) the Clinical Director is responsible for.

Work Type:

Full Time