Director Surgical Services

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

11d

About The Position

Provides leadership and direction to the Surgical Services Department in order to establish and maintain comprehensive programs and services that meet the demands of the healthcare industry and fulfill the vision and mission of the organization in an organized, effective, innovative, and cost-effective manner. Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive nursing leadership within an integrated pediatric healthcare system
• Bachelor of Science in nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Possession of excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Possession of the following skills and aptitudes - strategic planning and evaluation: financial analysis and management; team / partnership orientation; conflict resolution; and physician relations
• Demonstrates the following skills in accomplishing job duties and responsibilities - personal organization; time management; human relations and teamwork; personal adaptability; personal motivation; and listening

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in health administration or business administration

Responsibilities

• Establishes, coordinates, and maintains an organizational structure which promotes multi-disciplinary collaborative practices, participatory involvement, innovation, fiscal accountability, strategic planning and development, outcome-focused goal setting, adequate and effective resource allocation, community involvement, and customer service
• Directs the overall clinical management of the service line by developing and implementing clinical programs identified in strategic and business plans, integrating and coordinating care delivery throughout the service line, and assessing the feasibility of new programs, products, and services
• Manages the overall financial performance of the service line on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis by assisting with the budget development and financial analysis
• Ensures appropriate information systems and databases are available to support service line operations
• Makes recommendations for space and other resources needed by the service line, makes staff recommendations to support clinical functions, and ensures the development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services, and creates and maintains effective physician relationships
• Serves as key contact point for clinical issues related to the service line by regularly interacting and communicating with clinical leadership, physician clinical operations, human resources, system quality improvement, senior leadership at CHOA, and other service lines and department leaders
• Monitors and reports critical clinical success factors for the service line including financial indicators, customer satisfaction, quality, and compliance with budgetary and fiscal goals
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs to promote the recruitment, retention, professional development, and continuing education of clinical staff in the service line
• Accountable for driving effective and safe admission, transfer and discharge process for division and hospital, ensuring efficient patient flow and outcomes through collaboration with physicians, other departments, system leadership, and staff - removes barriers and identifies patterns for improvement

What This Job Offers

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