JOB DESCRIPTION

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 department’s 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 organization’s financial resources
You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
You will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve
You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community
You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks
You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
You will practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
You will perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing required
Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred

Experience

3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Licensure

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.

BENEFITS

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 Based on years of experience.

Adilstone Group

Director - Surgery (Ref#012)

Application

Adilstone Group