Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Surgical Services

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Surgical Services manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations. Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development and student engagements. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees properly working order equipment and/or stock supplies. Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits and reports out to proper committees. Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care. Adherence to all core measures, patient safety goals, and NQF safe practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Current RN license to practice in NC
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Surgery.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Preferred
• Leadership/Director experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
• Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development and student engagements.
• Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees properly working order equipment and/or stock supplies.
• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
• May provide patient care when necessary.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits and reports out to proper committees.
• Ensures department stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
• Adherence to all core measures, patient safety goals, and NQF safe practices.
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period tailored benefit options for part-time and more.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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