Administrative Director Surgical Services

HCA Healthcare • Live Oak, TX

6d

About The Position

The Administrative Director of Surgical Services provides strategic leadership for surgical services, focusing on outstanding patient service, service-line growth, leadership development, and effective resource management. The role maintains strong relationships with physicians and hospital administration and requires high-level business acumen. The director sets the department’s strategic vision, develops standards and processes for consistent quality care, oversees performance improvement and regulatory compliance, and manages operational and financial performance. The position also builds internal and external relationships to advance service-line growth and strives to make the operating room the preferred choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• At least 3 years of experience in surgical services.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of practice, in accordance with applicable law and regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees and communicate relevant information to represented groups.
• Advance the customer experience in Surgical Services and promote positive patient interactions.
• Coach direct reports through feedback, constructive critique, individual development plans, and performance documentation.
• Adhere to Human Resources policies and communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.
• Facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practices and build relationships and networks to achieve organizational and departmental goals.
• Use talent review data for pipeline development and foster career advancement for perioperative services leaders.
• Set the department’s strategic vision and goals.
• Establish standards of care and processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program that provides quality patient care consistent with the hospital mission.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety requirements.
• Oversee a performance improvement program that monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Ensure operational excellence and delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Collaborate with other departments, medical staff, auxiliary groups, and community agencies to facilitate optimum patient care.
• Identify new program strategies and enhancements to expand patient services.
• Develop, prioritize, and support capital equipment requests.
• Manage the department’s finances and ensure appropriate use of organizational resources.
• Advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services and promote service-line growth through strategic relationships with medical staff and the medical staff office.
• Work to make the operating room the preferred choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community.
• Develop strategic internal and external networks and demonstrate a poised, confident demeanor within the organization and community.
• Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, and long-term care coverage.
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, moving assistance, and pet insurance.
• Free counseling and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition, student loan, and certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to eligible full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director