Assistant Director of Surgical Services

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Mountain Brook, AL

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About The Position

The Manager, Surgical Services is responsible for the daily operations and coordination of care across surgical departments, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative services. The role provides leadership to clinical and non-clinical staff, supports quality and safety initiatives, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The Manager helps drive departmental performance and employee engagement while aligning surgical services with hospital-wide operational, financial, and strategic goals. The position oversees surgical care delivery, staff performance, clinical standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. It also contributes to strategic planning, program development, budget management, and capital and resource planning for the surgical department. The role may work in a staff capacity when required and must fulfill the responsibilities and competencies established for that job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or four or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Two to four years of experience in a closely related field with a bachelor's degree.
Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Two to four years of previous leadership experience.
Clinical specialty certification in perioperative nursing, such as CNOR.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care throughout the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
Supervise, support, and evaluate surgical services staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Apply evidence-based practices and performance improvement methods to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
Analyze patient satisfaction, quality, staffing, and operational data to drive improvement.
Develop and implement surgical services policies, procedures, practice standards, and protocols in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, support services, and leadership teams to improve communication, continuity of care, and service delivery, and resolve operational issues.
Engage staff in identifying improvement opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices.
Participate in strategic planning, program development, and capital and resource planning for the surgical department.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees to use resources effectively and consult with the Director on staffing issues.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback on performance and development.
Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and support cost-effective operations while maintaining quality service.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and, as applicable, oversee accreditation processes and participate in audits and inspections.
Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Stay current with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
When required, work in a staff role and fulfill its duties and established competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned; maintain regular and reliable attendance; and comply with all policies and standards.