Director Surgical Services OOJ - 35673

Job Description

A Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and management of all perioperative services within a healthcare facility. They oversee the efficient and safe delivery of surgical care, ensuring high patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. This role encompasses strategic, operational, financial, and human resource management of the surgical department.

Director Surgical Services 

The 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 Responsibilities

• You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
• You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
• You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
• You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
• You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
• You will effectively communicate departmental, 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 be responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
• You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
• You will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy
• You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting
• You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
• You will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests
• You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
• You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
• You will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve
• You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community
• You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks
• You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
• You will practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
• You will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role surgical/ operating room REQUIRED
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great benefits. Relo offered!

OOJ - 35673