Director Med Surg

Overview

Director of Medical/Surgical Unit at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH. Lead a 24/7 nursing unit, ensuring patient-centered care, safety, and financial stewardship. Collaborate with leadership to advance quality, culture, and performance.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and behavioral health coverage.
• Prescription drug coverage, telemedicine, and Air Med transportation.
• 401(k) with 100% match on 3–9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Fertility, adoption, family building benefits with Progyny.
• Learning and development support, tuition reimbursement, and professional membership support.
• Paid time off, family leave, long‑term disability, and short‑term disability.

Responsibilities:

• Provide transformational leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared governance.
• Maintain 24/7 accountability for clinical and operational management of the unit.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation regulations; monitor infection control and patient safety metrics.
• Direct patient care during emergent and urgent situations; prioritize staff staffing and resource allocation.
• Develop and revise unit policies, protocols, and evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Lead unit performance improvement initiatives; analyze data, implement actions, and report outcomes.
• Serve as liaison to medical staff, hospital leadership, and community partners.

Qualifications:

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of direct nursing care experience and 3+ years of leadership experience as Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical reasoning, and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse in NH.

• Graduate from an approved nursing school.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 3+ years leadership experience in Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse role.
• Minimum 3–5 years relevant direct nursing care experience.

• Current RN registration in NH.
• Specialty certification strongly preferred.

Catholic Medical Center is a 330‑bed acute‑care hospital and Level III Trauma Center in Manchester, NH, serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. The hospital offers advanced medicine, compassionate service, and a culture of collaborative teamwork. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose—and your potential has no limits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.