Director Surgical Services
About The Position
Within Franciscan, the Director of Surgical Services provides strategic direction and operational oversight of a department, and is responsible for conducting inpatient and outpatient Perioperative Services. This vital role develops strategic plans, implements new programs, identifies short and long-term goals in congruence with hospital and department goals, and enforces overall standards of care. This position, also, monitors the effectiveness of the patient care delivery system, and revises as needed. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Required
- 6 years Surgery - Preferred
- 3 years successful management/supervisory - Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Indiana - Required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree Nursing or Business administration - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Coordinate processes with physicians, nurses, department heads or other healthcare professionals to align interdepartmental functioning, strategic goals, and expectations of patient care and team behavior.
- Evaluate the quality of patient care provided by department staff by using standards of practice, patient outcomes and other quality indicators, to include peer review, incident reports, use of policies and procedures, evaluation of equipment, supplies and products.
- Provide expert input and collaborate with other Healthcare professionals, to ensure appropriate resources are available for department performance improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with other departments within the hospital to align interdepartmental functioning, goals, and expectations.
- Lead projects or assignments to implement strategies that will offer a leading edge to the organization.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
