DIR - MED/SURG
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Responsibilities Responsible for providing guidance, planning, and direction of the Medical/Surgical/Tele Department. Responsible for making independent judgment/decisions concerning emergency situations in the absence of the physician or other medical authority. Responsible for maintaining good public relations in the areas assigned. Responsible for interpreting and presenting policies, procedures, and standards for approval and implementation in the Medical/Surgical unit and Pediatric Unit. Must take RN House Supervisor duties as needed and provide patient care as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs duties in any Med-Surg/Tele nursing/clinical capacity as needed and qualified. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-###-#### . Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years experience in Medical/Surgical nursing. Previous general and supervisory experience required.Licensure, Certification, Registration, etc.: Must have Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas. BSN preferred. BLS required.Special Skills, Knowledge: ACLS within six months of hire of hire. Possesses leadership qualities and is motivated. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in area of Medical/Surgical nursing theory and practices. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing and moral ethics. Exhibits the ability to plan and complete work effectively. Exhibits creativity and innovativeness or willingness to implement creative and/or innovative ideas of others. Demonstrates competence in written and verbal communication.Education: Graduate of a state approved school of professional nursing practice. Maintains current licensure in the State of Texas. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree preferred.