Director of Post-Surgical Services & Neuroscience Unit | RN Leadership – Hickory, NC

Title: Director of Post-Surgical Services & Neuroscience Unit
Level: Senior
Reports To: CNO
Vacancies: 1
Location: Hickory, NC (On-site)
Travel Required: No
Visa Support: Not available

Compensation

• Salary Range: $111,300 - $136,593

• Signing Bonus: Yes ($10,000 paid over 2 years)

• Relocation Package: Partial ($5,000)

Must-Have Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university (BSN preferred)

2. Current NC RN licensure

3. BLS certification

4. Minimum 5 years of RN experience

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree highly preferred

2. ACLS certification

3. Minimum of 2 years of management experience

Job Summary:

The Director of Post-Surgical Services oversees the Post-Surgical and Neuroscience Units, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care. This leader is responsible for staff competency, resource management, and adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• 24/7 oversight of nursing practice within assigned units

• Develops and implements departmental goals, standards, and policies

• Directs patient care delivery, staffing, and service level management

• Manages hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of staff

• Oversees budgetary compliance and financial efficiency of the nursing units

• Ensures adherence to clinical protocols, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements

• Leads quality improvement initiatives and optimizes patient experience

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Expertise in post-surgical and neuroscience nursing care

• Budgeting and financial oversight experience

• Ability to drive operational efficiency and regulatory compliance

Director of Nursing - Columbus, GA - $120,000 - $135,000

Director of Nursing

Columbus, GA

$120,000 - $135,000

Job Description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the delivery of quality general and psychiatric nursing care consistent with the facility’s goals and objectives. Duties include staffing, training and development, revision of nursing policies and procedures, standards of performance, and communication regarding nursing issues to medical staff, department director’s and administration.

Requirements

·        Must possess a postgraduate degree in nursing or a related field; or the knowledge and skills associated with an advanced degree; or a  written plan to obtain these qualifications. A related field may include healthcare administration or business administration.

·        Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board of Nursing.

·        Previous leadership experience in a psychiatric health care facility

·        Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.

·        direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis,  psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred

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