Director of Surgical Services

Emory Healthcare • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Houston Healthcare endeavors to create an environment that fosters self-development and continued learning of its employees in order to achieve the organization’s mission, which is accomplished through the combined efforts of Houston Healthcare staff members. The mission of Houston Healthcare is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high quality, and cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness. Responsible for maintaining an effective and organized unit which provides nursing care to all age groups of patients through use of the nursing process in accordance with Houston Healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, Standards of Care, and Standards of Performance. Serves as the organization’s Total Joint Program Coordinator. Ensures appropriate staff, supplies, and equipment are available to meet needs of the unit. Ensures an environment which fosters the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided. Formulates and implements Operating Room budget. Completes annual performance appraisals on supervised staff members.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years’ Operating Room experience.
• Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA.
• Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification or obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy.
• Must be able to utilize standard office equipment.
• Must be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment.
• Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Proven managerial skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an effective and organized unit which provides nursing care to all age groups of patients through use of the nursing process in accordance with Houston Healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, Standards of Care, and Standards of Performance.
• Serving as the organization’s Total Joint Program Coordinator.
• Ensuring appropriate staff, supplies, and equipment are available to meet needs of the unit.
• Ensuring an environment which fosters the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
• Formulating and implementing Operating Room budget.
• Completing annual performance appraisals on supervised staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees