Director - Medical/Surgical at Avera – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Advance Avera to the next level through innovation, side by side with a leadership team proven to help shape the future of health care.

Avera is currently seeking a highly motivated Medical Surgical Director!

Position Highlights:

• More than a career! Avera is a mission-driven organization focused on people and our communities.
• As a Senior Leader, manage the organization’s approach to full life cycle of projects.
• Positive and productive team environment.

Job Summary

The Director – Medical/Surgical, in collaboration with appropriate interdisciplinary team members, is responsible for assuring that services are provided in a safe, efficient, and cost effective manner that enhances patient, staff, and physician satisfaction. The Director will work with budgets, develop, and implement operating systems. This position will also hire, train, and evaluate staff as well as manage quality improvement processes. In addition, the Director will be responsible for enhancing practice and services, ensure that the department meets all regulatory body requirements, and assist with developing policies for management functions for Medical Surgical Nursing Services.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field preferred.
• 3 Years in nursing leadership experience required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure is required.
• Certified in specialty area of nursing practice required within 12 months of hire.

What Makes Avera Special?