Director Med Surg

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Med Surg? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Director, under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and Associate Chief Nursing Officer supervises and directs the delivery of patient care or care related services on the Surgical unit according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the departments and hospital. Works cooperatively within departments to create a system of quality health care. Maintains current knowledge in areas of clinical supervision, determine staffing requirements, interview and hire all personnel for the departments, develop yearly budgets, conduct yearly performance appraisal for all staff, provide leadership in compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards and safety standards, and provide leadership in growth and development of new services in areas of clinical supervision.

Acts as a role model for professionalism for staff

Supports growth and development of staff through advanced education and certification

Engages staff in Shared Governance activities to strengthen individual and team growth as well as promote engagement

Responsible for strategic growth of the unit/service line

Works collaboratively with all admitting/receiving departments, peers and physicians to support continuity of care for the patients

Responsible for updating and creating policies and procedures to reflect scope of practice for clinical staff and incorporation of latest standards from HCA Clinical Services Group and accrediting bodies

Responsible for providing advanced education to Surgical staff to increase critical thinking skills to provide care for post-surgical, oncology and medical patients.

Responsible for growth of unit based leaders: i.e. Nurse Managers, Educators, Clinical Nurse Coordinators in current roles and grooming for future opportunities

Attends internal PRH and HCA leadership development meetings and utilizes principles to promote professional growth and that of the department(s)

Is accountable for compliance with and completion of all Employee Engagement tactics as well as adherence to leadership standards of PRH Pillars: People, Service, Quality, Community Growth/Finance

Performs all other duties as assigned

Meets regularly with staff in a variety of forums such as 1:1 Rounding, staff meetings, huddles etc.

Ensures that communication of essential information is shared with staff and provides a consistent mechanism for bi-directional communication

Demonstrates an understanding of Service, Quality, and Financial metrics and works to improve metrics when not meeting standards; provides transparent feedback to staff to understand areas where the department is excelling and where addition focus is needed

Participates and encourages participation of Community events both internal and external to PRH

Education & Experience:

NH Licensed Registered Nurse or valid compact state RN license – Required

4 year/Bachelor’s Degree – Required

5+ Years in Med Surg Setting – Required

3+ Years in Med Surg Leadership Role - Preferred

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Director Med Surg opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.