Director Perioperative Services

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
3 years of recent OR, Perianesthesia, or GI experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
Proficiency in directing and guiding personnel.
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Ensures the delivery of quality patient care in assigned areas.
Serves as a clinical expert for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to perioperative/procedural personnel.
Collaborates with appropriate others in the short and long-range planning for the department, clinical services, and/or organization.
Demonstrates full responsibility and accountability for all activities.
Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policy/procedures/professional practice.
Coaches are mentors' staff in the attainment of goals and identifies.
Establishes Perioperative team/personnel performance objectives and evaluation criteria.
Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of structured care methodologies, inclusive of case facilitation, clinical procedures, guidelines, protocols, and standing orders.
Manages the financial aspects of the department(s), remaining within target and accounting for variances from budget.
Serves as an articulate representative of the Hospital and Perioperative Services.
Promotes the development of shared governance model.
Adheres and educates staff on all regulatory requirements regarding privacy, patient safety, and goals (OSHA,HIPAA,TJC,ADA,ect.).
Promotes and facilitates evidenced-based practice and research.