(Archived) Surgical Services Nursing Director Full-Time Days

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

Reporting directly to the CNO/ACNO, the incumbent works alongside a skilled team and advanced technologies at Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC). The Director will be supported by the OR Charge Nurse, Pre-op/PACU Lead, circulating RNs, First Assistants, Scrubs and more. We employ national surgical safety standards, which include stringent protocols for providing a safe, comfortable, and successful patient experience. The Nurse Director of Surgical Services will oversee a multispecialty department that provides care to a mix of patients including those requiring general, orthopedic, vascular, inpatient/outpatient surgery, and more in a 6 suite OR with 2 Endo suites and a Cysto suite. The OR Unit prides itself on having a highly educated and talented team who collaborate well together, like a well-oiled machine.

Benefits

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues
  • Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals
  • 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
  • Employer Paid Employee Wellness Center Membership with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
  • As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]

• Responsible for development of a healthy work environment through nursing leadership skills and functions that include clinical, operational, and financial effectiveness
• Cultivates a professional culture that promotes recruitment, retention, development, and recognition of the team
• Plays a key role in the quality improvements and patient safety initiatives
• Assures compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Must have a clear understanding of healthcare dynamics, trends, and quality measures

Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]

Education: Bachelor’s degree of Nursing

• Master of Science in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred

Licensure: Current, valid Arizona RN license

Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS at hire, PALS within 30 days of hire; ACLS within 3 months of hir

Competency: EKG within 3 months of hire

Experience: 7+ yrs as Registered Nurse in surgical services and 3 yrs clinical leadership in related nursing specialty

Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master’s degree)]

• BSN preferred.
• CNOR preferred.

Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard or related special conditions which apply to the position]

Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]

• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day.
• Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day.
• Ability to walk for 3-5 hours day.

Apply Now

When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today for Intensive Care Unit, RN, Registered Nurse, Kingman, Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Healthcare.

Facility Profile

Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.