What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing- Surgical Services position at Wilson Health?
Wilson Health is seeking a hands on, dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Nursing- Surgical Services for our location in Sidney, Ohio.
Key Perks and Benefits:
- Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
- Generous paid time off program beginning day one.
- Medical Insurance: Your Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental and Vision Insurance- Coverage Begins Day One of Employment.
- H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance, Salary Continuation benefit beginning day one
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
Who We Are:
At Wilson Health, our mission is to improve the health and wellness of our communities by delivering compassionate, quality care. We are committed to making a difference for our neighbors, friends, and family and our vision is to be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative community health. Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer the Director of Nursing will provide the staff development expertise as a leader, educator, consultant, facilitator, and change agent for our Surgical Services Departments.
Wilson Health’s Surgical Services Department performs more than 4,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries and other procedures annually in the fields of gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, podiatry, plastic surgery and endoscopy, as well as radiology interventional procedures. The department is staffed by board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, medical assistants and X-ray technologists.
The Role You Will Contribute:
The Director of Nursing in the Surgery Department has 24-hour accountability for the management of the specified nursing units including planning, organizing and staffing the unit to provide quality care to the patients as well as quality service to the medical staff. Promotes the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital.
The Value You Will Bring to the Team:
- You will be an approachable servant leader with a positive, hands on leadership philosophy.
- You will accurately identify real and potential problems affecting the service and implement solutions with follow through and communication.
- You will advance the patient experience agenda in the Surgery Department.
- You will coach immediate subordinates and provide feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitate individual development plans; and document job performance. You will participate in the selection of department staff in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
- You will effectively communicate department, 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 represent the organization in community outreach and partnerships.
- You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders.
- You will participate in Physician Recruitment and Retention strategies.
- You will assist in the establishment of issue resolution and accountability processes for providers and interact with providers on strategic and operational issues.
- You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policies for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety.
- You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensuring the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards.
- You will seek new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services.
- You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assuring proper utilization of organization’s financial resources. Develop and cost effectively manage the capital, salary, and supply budgets. Justify variances and design corrective solutions proactively.
- You will be responsible for design and maintenance of a competent staffing models to ensure effective patient and staff experience.
The Experience and Expertise You Will Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration preferred
- 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital setting
- 3 years of surgical services experience- OR, Pre/Post, PAT, SPD
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)
