Job description:

Job Summary

The role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.

Job Responsibilities

• You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
• You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
• You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
• You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
• You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
• You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff
• You will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practices
• You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals
• You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders
• You will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
• You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
• You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
• You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• You will be responsible for departments operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
• You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
• You will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy
• You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting
• You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
• You will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests
• You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organizations financial resources
• You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great benefits. Relo offered!