Director Surgical Services RN
About The Position
San Dimas Community Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide leadership and operational oversight for its Surgical Services department. The role leads a critical clinical service line and supports patient safety, clinical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Director partners with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to support the department’s clinical and operational goals. The Director is responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment and manages staff in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery, and PACU departments. The position consults with staff, physicians, and the Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. The Director also maintains departmental performance-improvement activities, participates in hospital PI activities, and formulates the department budget. San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101-bed facility on a 13-acre campus in San Dimas, California. It provides services including 24-hour emergency care, orthopedic surgery, advanced diagnostic services, cardiopulmonary services, and gastrointestinal services. The hospital notes recognitions including 100 Top Hospitals, the Women’s Choice Award for America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, and Healthgrades’ Patient Safety Excellence Award.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- At least two years of supervisory or management experience.
- At least two years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for new hires after January 11, 2021.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certificate(s) from AORN, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct patient care in the operative environment.
- Manage staff members in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery, and PACU departments.
- Consult with staff, physicians, and the Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
- Maintain performance-improvement activities within the department and participate in PI activities.
- Formulate the department budget.
- Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, hospital administration, and interdisciplinary teams to support clinical and operational goals.
- Foster a culture centered on patient safety, clinical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
