What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Director, Surgical Services position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Are you looking for a great nursing leadership opportunity with an excellent mission focused organization? We have an opportunity available that may be the best career decision you make in 2025. We are looking for an innovative and collaborative individual to lead our Surgical Services Department to the next level, and your leadership and nursing expertise would be welcome here.
Shriners Children's Greenville is not your ordinary hospital. Lives are changed within our walls. Our hospital is a place where children from all over the globe come to seek our expertise and care to help them lead healthy and productive lives. Our surgical services team is, quite simply, the best. This team is composed of highly renowned orthopedic surgeons who are sought after by kids and families from around the world. Standing with our surgeons is a stellar team of dedicated nurses, surgical techs, sterile processing techs, anesthesia techs, and administrative team members who come to work every day at the top of their game to do their best for our patients and families.
If you would like to learn more, please submit your application. We can't wait to work with you!
Responsibilities
The Surgical Services Nursing Director provides leadership and direction for staff to support the hospital mission, vision, values, and plan for provision of patient care services. This position is accountable and responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating clinical practice, patient care, and operations of the department. The Director is responsible for all aspects of management of fiscal and human resources delegated to the department. Assures orientation, in-service, and continuing education for staff. Conducts studies to determine areas of performance improvement. Department goals are developed in collaboration with Director of Patient Care Services. Is an active member of the Nurse Executive Committee and Patient Care Services Committee. Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
At least 3 years of operating room experience
At least 3 years of experience managing a perioperative department
Active RN license in state of South Carolina
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred:Master's degree in Nursing
3 or more years of experience with central sterile supply
3 or more years of experience in pediatric/orthopedic nursing
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
