RN Director of Surgical Services

Position Title:  RN Director of Surgical Services – Independence, MO

Shift: Full-time • Permanent Position

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 of Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments. 

Job Duties: 

• 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 strive 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:

• 3 years of RECENT ACUTE CARE Director or Manager (Manager duties that are equivalent to a director role) of leadership Surgical Services - Required
• NEEDS TO BE EXPERIENCE IN THE OVERALL OF THE SURGICAL SERVICES SPACE in ACUTE CARE *
• Bachelor's degree in nursing - Required  
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred  
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred  
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred  

Compensation:

• Salary: UP to $171K/yr. (Based on years of experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Case by Case
• Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
• Unmatched Full Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Unmatched potential for career growth

Benefits:
They offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off facility Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.