Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director is responsible for the day to day operations of their unit. The Director oversees the entire nursing staff for his/her service, serving as an administrative liaison between the staff and other hospital departments, physicians, administration, etc

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees that all staff members carry out their duties safely, timely, compassionately and efficiently including providing patient care directly as necessary.

• Assists Administrators in annual budget preparation for approval. Monitors and reviews operating budget periodically to analyze trends affecting the budget.

• Ability to apply knowledge, skills and understanding of the principles, practices, Timely evaluations, including coaching, counseling, and initiating corrective actions.

• Works with physicians to evaluate and enhance the patient experience. Continually evaluates the efficiency of patient flow, staffing patterns and other operations to assess opportunities for improved patient care and cost effectiveness.

• Directly communicates with physicians and other members of management to resolve conflict or other issues quickly and effectively.

• Ensures that policy and procedures are followed by all staff including compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies. Communicates information to all health care team members regarding patient care and outcomes. Assists in development of plan for continuous improvement and patient care.

• Promotes and provides a safe environment for staff and patients.

• Work with staff and maintain high quality patient care, including making appropriate changes as warrented.

• Work towards meeting all quality metrics at your departments.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

• Excellent Benefit Packages

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!

• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

  About Universal Health Services

  One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

  If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Vanessa Martinez, Recruiter at vanessa.martinez@uhsinc.com and by phone at 956-523-2027.

  Qualifications

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Texas RN License

• Bachelor's Degree required, MSN preferred

• Previous charge or supervisory experience required.

• Previous management experience required

• Certifications (PALS, ONS/ONCC and others as required by specialty) to obtained within six months

• BLS/ACLS required

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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