Overview: A leading healthcare organization in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead perioperative operations with a focus on safety, quality, and performance. This high-impact role holds 24/7 accountability for surgical services and plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic goals, patient outcomes, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and address clinical, operational, or service-related challenges with decisive action and clear communication.
Represent Surgical Services in hospital-wide committees, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.
Enhance patient and physician satisfaction across all perioperative touchpoints.
Mentor staff through performance feedback, development planning, and adherence to HR policies.
Foster a culture of communication and collaboration through regular updates and transparent leadership.
Promote evidence-based practices to support team engagement and resilience.
Strengthen internal and external relationships to drive department success.
Lead standards enforcement, compliance tracking, and implementation of surgical protocols.
Develop and evaluate programs that uphold the hospital's mission and quality goals.
Ensure regulatory and safety compliance for patients, personnel, and the environment.
Oversee performance improvement initiatives to monitor key indicators of surgical care.
Direct financial operations, including budget management and capital planning.
Support strategic initiatives to expand services and enhance the department's reputation.
Participate in employee rounding, succession planning, and community engagement.
Promote exemplary patient interactions aligned with service excellence standards.
Uphold the organization's Code of Conduct and core values.
Perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or Healthcare Administration strongly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years in a healthcare leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current RN licensure in Nevada or eligibility in accordance with regulatory requirements.