Description
Director Medical/Surgical Services
We are seeking a Director of Medical Surgical Services who leads with collaboration, integrity, and a bold commitment to patientcentered excellence.
At Kootenai Health, we believe every patient deserves exceptional, compassionate care and every team member deserves a leader who empowers them to deliver it.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Med/Surg care, elevate a dedicated nursing workforce, and strengthen the clinical foundation of our hospital. Your leadership will directly influence the patient and staff experience across some of our most essential inpatient units.
As the Director of Medical/Surgical Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across 1N, 2E, 2S, 3E, and EMU. You will drive service line growth, launch new programs, and optimize daily operations. You will cultivate an environment where professional nursing practice thrives and where clinical excellence consistently leads to outstanding patient outcomes.
If you are a forwardthinking nursing leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact, inspire teams, and help shape the next chapter of Med/Surg care at Kootenai Health, we invite you to step into this role and lead with purpose.
What you will do!
Accountable for achieving clinical excellence as measured by superior quality outcomes including but not limited to patient satisfaction, nurse sensitive quality indicators, nurse satisfaction and quality and safety indicators measured by organization
Utilize professional governance structure and Magnet® principles as a framework, builds high performing teams and ensures professional nursing practice standards are encultured within the department
Uphold professional practice by holding staff accountable to standards of practice
Ensure standards, protocols, policies and procedures are evidence based, up to date and meet regulatory requirements
Responsible for management functions such as performance improvement, process management, business operations, resource utilization, leadership development and succession planning
Provide leadership by building consensus and managing successful programs that supports approved initiatives, are customer focused and improves care delivery systems
Responsible for developing business and program plans, preparing financial presentations, analysis and budgets, identifying potential issues and opportunities within the service lines and their related programs
Work with other leaders within the organization, in both the inpatient and ambulatory care settings, to ensure coordinated care across continuum
Our ideal candidate will bring:
BSN or higher degree in nursing is required
Master’s degree in relevant field required
State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multistate privilege to practice" compact with Idaho required
5 years’ experience in hospital and healthcare management required
Specialty certification in nursing leadership within 6 months of hire (CENP, NEA-BC, NE-BC or relevant other certification) required
Broad and intensive understanding of clinical operations and the related functions of administration and the service lines
Demonstrated business acumen and management skills associated with budgeting, program development, planning and execution
Understanding of clinical information and computer systems as well as coding, billing and reimbursement relative to service offerings
Knowledge of negotiations and change management
Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements
Excellent and proven leadership skills incorporating accountability, open communication and team building
Working Conditions
Must be able to lift and move up to 10lbs
Must be able to maintain a sitting position
Typical equipment used in an office job
Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, various cell phone carriers, and more
Employee referral program that pays you for helping great people join the team
And much more
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work in a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Apply today!
