Director - Surgical Services

UAB St. Vincent's•Oneonta, AL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This position directs the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and strategies for Surgical Services. The role involves developing departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing all activities related to staffing, such as hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education. The Director will also prepare budgets, ensure compliance with allocated funding, and coordinate internal/external audits. Additionally, the role involves directing and evaluating all clinical activities to achieve performance and quality control objectives, and working collaboratively with physicians, administration, and directors to develop streamlined operations for efficient resource utilization. The Director is responsible for removing obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence, and financial effectiveness targets.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing for an accredited program OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare related field.
5 years of nursing experience with 2 years leadership experience required.
Active RN license in the state of Alabama.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
10 years nursing experience with 5 years leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for Surgical Services.
Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
Prepare budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and directs internal/external audits.
Direct and evaluate all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Work collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.
Remove obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets.