Director of Surgical Services

Specialists Hospital Shreveport•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Director of Surgical Services, acting with the Chief of Anesthesia and Medical Director is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care of the patient in the surgical suite. In addition to being responsible for the nursing care rendered in the surgical suite; the Director is accountable for the following units: Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Pre-Op, Recovery and Pre-Admissions. The director is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of policies assuring a safe environment for both patients and employees. The acquisition of and the maintenance of operative equipment, supplies, and instrumentation is the responsibility of the Director. The Director of Surgical Services is accountable to both the Director of Nursing and Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

Current state RN licensure.
Current BLS certification preferred.
ACLS preferred.
CNOR is preferred.
BSN with minimum of three (3) years perioperative experience or Associate Degree in nursing with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, supervision and support of Pre-Op, Recovery, Pre-Admissions, Sterile Processing and the Operating Room perioperative nursing staff, surgical technologists, licensed practical nurses and ancillary staff personnel employed by the hospital.
Serves as the Orthopedic Coordinator for the facility.
Participates with administration in the planning for future needs of the Hospital, including the following: a. Personnel b. Program development c. Instruments and equipment d. Interagency relationships e. Policy development f. Budgetary goals and needs
Understands and utilizes knowledge of Hospital’s philosophy and objectives in directing activities of the staff.
Participates in the annual budget accountability.
Participates in the evaluation of departmental programs and activities of the staff.
Collaborates with administrative staff on special projects and other assignments.
Is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the Hospital’s perioperative and ancillary staff.
Acts as resource to clinical nurses for problem identification and problem resolution in regard to staff job functions in the Hospital.
Determines the need for and makes recommendations concerning new or revised policies and procedures.
Ensures that existing policies and procedures are understood and implemented by Hospital staff.
Is aware of trends in nursing and health care management through professional publications, library facilities, lectures and continuing education activities.
Responsible for hiring, training, disciplinary and termination of perioperative staff.
Participates in administrative team meetings.
Participates in continuing quality improvement activities, initiates and tabulates results, reports to Administration and Chief of Surgery quarterly or as needed.
Responsible for developing the roles and responsibilities of the Hospital perioperative staff.
Available to staff for guidance, counseling and advice as needed.
Communicates effectively with administrative and clinic staff to ensure that all necessary information is disseminated.
Acts as liaison to clinic/hospital staff.
Listens to and acts upon requests, complaints, and suggestions for improvement of service from medical staff, hospital staff and clinic staff.
Develops Hospital goals and objectives, makes recommendations to the Chief of Surgery and Administrators.
Participates in planning for new surgical programs and or procedures.
Collaborates with clinical nurses to develop, implement, and evaluate instrumentation and resources.
Assists in evaluation of new policies, procedures, instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
Evaluates effectiveness of ancillary support activities. Recommends and implements changes as necessary.
Evaluates the effectiveness of OR policies and procedures. Recommends and implements change as necessary.