DIR SURGICAL SVCS

Covenant Health • Morristown, TN

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About The Position

The Director, Registered Nurse, Surgical Services is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the Operating Room and Endoscopy lab, Pre-Operative Holding area, Post Anesthesia Care unit, Pre-Admission Testing, and Day Surgery unit. The director prepares departmental operations and capital equipment budgets, oversees staffing and recruitment, implements and revises department policies and procedures, and directs annual staff performance evaluations. The role also assists with planning and budgeting for Surgical and Ambulatory Services and supports strategic planning with the Vice President and other Directors/Managers.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have and maintain RN licensure.
• Experience managing multiple cost centers.
• Familiarity with capital and operating budgets.
• Some experience with computers in a clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree, plus two years of managerial experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of educational and managerial experience.
• CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, medical staff issues, and human resource management; implement and revise employee policies and procedures; and complete required staff competency evaluations.
• Develop and implement treatment protocols and standardize care in the Operating Room and Endoscopy lab, while providing consultative support for c-section operating rooms.
• Co-manage ancillary support and Volunteer Services for Peri-Operative areas.
• Participate in or lead projects such as Joint Commission activities, clinical leadership, and quality improvement meetings.
• Assist the Vice President and other leaders with strategic planning.
• Assist other Directors/Managers with designing new systems and redeploying staff.
• Implement or support system research projects.
• Collaborate with other Directors on facilities management.
• Supervise scheduling for Surgical/Outpatient Services departments, accounting for patient, staffing, and physician issues.
• Collaborate with clinical Directors and Managers on planning, budgeting, and report compilation.
• Oversee staff education, including peri-operative nursing and surgical technology courses.
• Lead process improvement activities and provide clinical instruction required to meet physician and patient needs.
• Evaluate staffing patterns and competencies, matching competency levels with clinical requirements.
• Develop financial budgets and targets and work with leaders to implement changes to achieve financial targets.
• Serve as liaison with finance and accounting, Information Systems, and other business directors.
• Meet with system administrators, Vice Presidents, and others as needed for marketing, planning, implementation, tracking, and analysis.
• Assist with resolving medical staff issues by providing data to analyze problems and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with administration and medical staff to identify and improve service efficiency for patients and physicians.
• Supervise equipment maintenance to help prevent breakdowns and accidents in surgery.
• Identify and propose process improvements to existing operations.
• Maintain materials and supply budgets, manage charges, and standardize equipment and supplies when appropriate.
• Develop physician profiles sharing comparative cost, utilization, and reimbursement information for specified products.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director