Buffalo General Medical Center, a proud part of Kaleida Health, is seeking their next Director of Nursing, Med/Surg to join their innovative organization in Buffalo, New York! 

The Position

• The Director of Nursing, Med/Surg, will provide collaborative, strategic, and clinical leadership accordance with the purpose and values of Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC) and Kaleida Health. 
• Reporting to the Vice President (VP) and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director will be a collaborative partner across the organization with a focus on building relationships with physician and service line leadership, as well as cultivating a culture of respect and responsiveness. 
• The Director will oversee ongoing departmental initiatives including nursing strategy, quality, patient care, and patient experience throughout the department. 
• This leader will be responsible for staffing initiatives including coaching, mentoring, evaluations, and will strive to improve staff retention by developing and implementing programs and initiatives that align with Kaleida Health policies.  
• The Director will utilize adopted business models to appropriately measure metrics and develop processes that will ensure the delivery of optimal quality, safety, satisfaction, engagement, and fiscal outcomes throughout the organization.  
• Additional duties will include serving as an active member of the Nurse Executive Council, facility administration responsibilities, and will participate in the evaluation and selection of healthcare technology and information systems as needed. 
• Seeking a strong empowered leader to bring nursing expertise to the organization and move forward key initiatives around alignment of patient needs, outcomes, and compliance and safety with productivity guidelines. 

Requirements

• BSN is required; master’s in nursing, healthcare, and/or business administration is also required. 
• Active RN license is required.  
• A minimum of five years of experience pertaining to patient care delivery is required.  
• A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience is required.  

Compensation Details

• The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• Founded in 1855, Buffalo General Medical Center (BGMC), part of Kaleida Health, is a 520-bed hospital making it the largest facility in the Kaleida network. 
• BGMC boasts a powerful relationship with Gates Vascular Institute which encompasses a team of the finest researchers, surgeons, and physicians that are devoted to the study, prevention, and treatment of cardiac, stroke, and vascular diseases. 
• BGMC has been the recipient of numerous awards pertaining to multiple service lines including surgical services, quality care, and their commitment to excellent patient care. These awards include being ranked 1 in the Buffalo Metro Area, the Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence award, and national recognition for it’s commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.  
• Kaleida Health, the largest healthcare provider in Western New York, serves eight counties within the area with state-of-the-art comprehensive healthcare services. 
• Kaleida serves more than one million patients annually throughout their locations as they strive to deliver compassionate healthcare while providing the best possible outcomes to all of their patients and their families. 
• Kaleida Health is accredited by DNV Healthcare and is recognized for their continual commitment to provide the highest quality of care for their patients. In addition, Kaleida has been awarded in several other areas including Patient Safety, Stewardship, Exceptional Service, and Engagement. 
• At Kaleida Health, building rich diversity within a culture of equity and inclusion is a top priority. Kaleida aims to be the model healthcare provider by valuing, fostering, and leveraging diversity and inclusion to advance the health of the members throughout their communities. 

The Community

• Buffalo, New York, located on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and the head of the Niagara River, is the second most populous city in the state, after New York City.
• The city of Buffalo has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, from a redeveloped waterfront and revitalized neighborhoods to an expanding craft beer scene, and over $1 billion in new investments for local businesses.
• Redeveloped from its glory days as the western terminus of the Erie Canal, Canalside hosts more than 1,000 annual events—from summertime concerts and festivals to recreation like ice skating and ice bikes in the winter. Endless fun awaits along this scenic waterfront—try rock climbing at Buffalo RiverWorks, kayaking on the Buffalo River, or sailing on the Spirit of Buffalo.
• The iconic Niagara Falls State Park, one of the country’s most beautiful and iconic state parks, is only a 30-minute drive from Buffalo.

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

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