DIR - NURSING

UHS•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is seeking a Director of Nursing - Perioperative Services to provide administrative and operational oversight for Peri-Operative Services, including the Cardiac Cath Lab, Central Sterile Processing, and Gastrointestinal Lab. This role involves collaborating with medical staff to provide clinical direction, manage care activities, and oversee nursing quality programs. The Director will develop and implement programs in accordance with regulations and accreditation requirements, aiming to optimize patient outcomes and achieve organizational goals. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards, developing goals and policies for assigned service areas, collaborating with the administrative team on growth opportunities, managing operational efficiencies, optimizing physician relationships, and overseeing quality improvement initiatives. The role also involves providing coaching and support to the team and serving as a role model for professional behavior.

Requirements

BSN required.
BLS, ALS required.
5 years or more in Perioperative and Central Sterile Processing leadership.
Active RN License (District of Columbia).
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities.
Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare or Administration preferred.
CSSM preferred.
CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational oversight for Peri-Operative Services to include, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pre Admission Testing, Gastrointestinal Lab, and Central Sterile Processing.
In collaboration with the medical staff, provide clinical direction and manage activities related to the care management of the population served.
Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented.
Develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short- and long-term strategic goals/objectives/mission.
Oversees programs to ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, and policies/ procedures for assigned service areas to support the overall provision of care and optimize patient outcomes.
Collaborate with the administrative team to identify growth opportunities within the assigned service areas.
Manage operational efficiencies, optimize physician relationships, and oversee quality performance improvement initiatives.
Provide coaching and support to team and staff.
Serves as a role model in championing professional behavior, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.