Description
At SageWest Health Care, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services, imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women's health.
Sagewest Health Care: Lander/Riverton, WY
Director of Surgery/OR
Director of Surgery
Job Summary
The Director-Surgery is responsible for the overall management and leadership of surgical services, including Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Director ensures optimal patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and financial oversight.
Essential Functions
- Provides strategic leadership to the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain clinical and operational standards
- Oversees budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for the surgery department
- Manages staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation
- Ensures regulatory compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
- Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
- Monitors patient care delivery to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
- Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
- Conducts staff meetings and participates in hospital leadership committees
- Responds to emergencies and provides guidance during critical situations
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Strong clinical knowledge in perioperative nursing and surgical services
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and financial management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity
Qualifications
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licenses/Certifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
Experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory care setting required
- Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience preferred