What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Surgical Services position at Rivers Health?
Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Director of Surgical Services.
JOB SUMMARY:
Develops, implements, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the Surgical Services. Interfaces and coordinates all aspects of care concerns between the clinical staff and physicians. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the Surgical Services. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the cost effectiveness in the provision of Surgical Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of
patient care in the Surgical Services.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the financial
Management aspects of Surgical Services.
- Ensures patient care is assigned according to the proficiency level
of personnel.
- Ensures the Surgical Services are organized for maximum efficiency
and quality control standards are maintained.
- Ensures the provision of quality care by maintaining appropriate
equipment and tools are available, working and meet safety
standards.
- Assumes responsibility as an intra/inter departmental liaison for
staff and physicians.
- Ensures an emphasis is placed on customer service and relations and
provides an example for staff to follow.
- Provides a continuous evaluation and counseling of employees.
- Provides a work environment conducive to open interactive dialogue.
- Ensures on-going communication with the VP Nursing & Patient
Services and the Director of Risk Management of quality
Concerns, cost effective care and risk management issue.
- Responsible for compliance with JCAHO standards, state standards and
other regulatory agency standards.
- Hires, supervises, counsels and terminates employees, as
appropriate, with consultation with the VP Nursing & Patient
Services and the Human Resources Department.
- Holds monthly meetings with staff in the Surgical Services
Department to inform staff of corporate goals, philosophies and
informational bullets.
- Attends mandatory inservices.
- Keeps the Chief Nursing Officer informed of all significant
developments and events.
- Is consistently supportive of the hospital leadership and mission
and is a positive team member at all times.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
- Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
- Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
quality improvement teams.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and
Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.
Requirements:
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
Graduate of a school of nursing. Must hold current licensure in West
Virginia. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three years' experience in Surgical Services. Previous
management experience required. Previous management experience in Surgical Services preferred.
