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Munson Healthcare
Gaylord, Michigan

Director of Nursing, Surgical Services - East Region

Registered Nurse Above average in Registered Nurse rolesNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Director of Nursing for Surgical Services across three hospitals in northern Michigan. Day shift, 29 days PTO, and full benefits.

Join Munson Healthcare as a Director of Nursing, Surgical Services – East Region in Gaylord, Michigan. More Than Just Care, It’s Community Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That’s life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan’s largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 29 days PTO.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Full Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Management Incentive Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free Individual Retirement Counseling
  • Free Wellness Platform

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Munson Healthcare in Gaylord, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for surgical and perioperative services across the East Region. Drives regional growth, quality outcomes, financial performance, and standardization of best practices.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent leadership experience, along with a current Michigan RN license. Candidates must have at least five years of management experience in surgical services or a related clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Strategic leadershipOperational oversightSurgical services managementPerioperative servicesClinical operationsBudgetingResource managementQuality improvementRegulatory complianceAccreditation readinessPhysician engagementService line developmentPatient safetyStaff mentorshipPerformance improvement

Position Insights

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This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles.

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About Munson Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Traverse City, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Full Benefits
Paid Holidays
29 Days of PTO
Management Incentive Program
Employee Discounts
Free Individual Retirement Counseling
Free Wellness Platform

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