Interim Surgical Services Nurse Director

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Facility: Ascension St. Agnes Hospital
- Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Interim Leadership
- Schedule: Day Shift | 40 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $5,449.01 per week

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
- Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
- Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.
- Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

- Required Credential(s): Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience

- 5 years of experience required and 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
- 10 years of experience preferred and 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

- 5 years of experience leading surgical services departments

Benefits that help you thrive

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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