Dir Surgical Svcs

Tooele Ambulance Services • Tooele, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain West Medical Center is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to oversee the daily operations of the surgery department. This role is responsible for planning and administering activities of a nursing unit or floor, and for the recommendation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures. The Director will keep the CNO informed of progress and potential problems, and is responsible for the direction and evaluation of patient care delivery. This position maintains operational aspects of patient care departments in collaboration with other service areas.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah or equivalency required. If licensed in a compact state a Utah State license must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support-Health Care Provider (BLS) card or must obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) card or must obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) card or must obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Two to five years of clinical experience (preferably in the area of application); experience in patient care management.
• Management experience required.
• Must have leadership abilities; able to work under stressful situations.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication.
• Skill and knowledge to sustain and evaluate clinical competence in caring for the specific age and type of patient population served.

Nice To Haves

• BSN/MSN

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily operations of the surgery department.
• Responsible for planning and administering activities of a nursing unit or floor.
• Responsible for the recommendation, development, and implementation of policies and procedures in these areas.
• Responsible for keeping the CNO informed of both progress and potential problems.
• Responsible for the direction and evaluation of patient care delivery.
• Maintains operational aspects of the patient care department/departments in collaboration with other service areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees