Director of Surgical Services
About The Position
The Director of Surgical Services (OR) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of all surgical services within the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Ambulatory Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Robotic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. Your primary objective will be to enhance patient care quality and ensure the safety and efficiency of surgical interventions. This individual ensures the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and the effective management of surgical personnel, resources, and workflows. The role encompasses both administrative and clinical functions, requiring collaboration with medical staff, hospital leadership, and external partners.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted and valid California state license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- 2 years of Supervisory/Management experience.
- 2 years of experience in Surgical Nursing
- Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clinical leadership for all surgical departments, including inpatient and outpatient operating rooms, pre-op and post-op care, sterile processing, and ancillary surgical services.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance surgical services, increase efficiency, and support growth.
- Oversee staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure safe and effective surgical operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA).
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathways.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), patient outcomes, and staff performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead and support staff recruitment, retention, training, and professional development.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a liaison between surgical services and executive leadership, providing regular updates and recommendations.
- Manage capital planning for surgical equipment and technology investments.
- Promote patient-centered care and operational excellence throughout the surgical continuum.
Benefits
- Medical insurance (multiple plan options)
- Medical (multiple plan options), Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Life insurance (basic and supplemental)
- Short-term/Long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Career Development & Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement & Continuing education opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
