ID: Shift: 3x12 VARIABLE Description: Job Specific Notes: Director Surgical Services, Salem, VASHIFT: Full-time No WeekendsLewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Job Summary and QualificationsThe role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.Job ResponsibilitiesYou will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communicationYou will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one representsYou will advance the customer experience in Surgical ServicesYou will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performanceYou will adhere to all Human Resource policiesYou will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staffYou will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practicesYou will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goalsYou will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leadersYou will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent complianceYou will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital missionYou will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safetyYou 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 standardsYou will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne PathogensYou will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policyYou will monitor and respond to quality event reportingYou will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient servicesYou will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requestsYou will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization s financial resourcesYou will advance the growth agenda for Surgical ServicesYou will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serveYou will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the communityYou will develop and build strategic internal and external networksYou will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient serviceYou will practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement You will perform other duties as assignedWhat qualifications you will degree in nursing requiredMaster's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred3 years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation requiredCertified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferredCertified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred 506 bed hospital 14 general surgery ORs, 2 ORs for C-sections and 2 for CVOR Level II Trauma There are roughly 35-40 cases a day 110 FTEs Position reports to hospital CNO MUST have OR Director experience, as it is a large hospital. Ideal candidate: data & metrics driven, a coach/mentor mentality,not in the office,change agent, very engaged with the OR, needs to be able to hold the staff accountable, and rapid cycle change.Description for Job Board: Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91