What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir - Surgery position at Lower Bucks Hospital?
Dir - Surgery
Facility
Lower Bucks Hospital
Location
US-PA-Bristol
2025-189687
Category
Director
Position Type
Full Time
Shift
Days
Job Type
Exempt
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.
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Responsibilities
Director of Surgical Services is responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment. The Director manages the staff members in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery and PACU Departments. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities / formulates budget for the department.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- A minimum of two years supervisory / management experience necessary.
- At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
- Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1 / 11 / 2021.
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