Director Surgical Services RN

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.

What you will do in this role :

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

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 : 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!