Nursing Director Surgical Services - Glendale AZ (relo avail) to $150,000
About The Position
The Nursing Director Surgical Services is responsible for the ongoing effective operation of the Surgical Services Nursing department. This leadership role supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives, focusing on patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and the community. The position is accountable for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination, and integration of department services and standards of care. Responsibilities include approving timekeeping, employee evaluations, meeting regulatory standards, approving supply orders, and department strategic planning. The role also involves budgetary and fiscal accountability.
Requirements
- Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
- At least 5 years or more of progressive MANAGEMENT experience in the OR.
Nice To Haves
- MSN
- For Wound Care – WOCN Certification
Responsibilities
- Complete timely 30-day stay interviews and 90-day and annual evaluations.
- Hire, terminate, train, evaluate performance, and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous, and timely services.
- Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances.
- Promote employee engagement through staff participation in department operations and activities.
- Manage staff to ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including standards of behavior and safety guidelines.
- Enhance communication between various levels of staff, departments, and customers.
- Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow-through.
- Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the needs of the specific environment.
- Assist with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures, job descriptions, and competencies.
- Perform edits for the Kronos time management system and payroll.
- Responsible for budget preparation and adherence based on volume.
- Responsible for Supply Chain Management for Department needs.
- Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines.
- Establish and implement action plans when variances occur.
- Plan work assignments and resource allocation with consideration of timeliness and financial impact.
- Engage physicians to promote physician relations.
- Assist and/or promote positive patient experience through various stages of care.
- Develop and implement action plans to improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Promote excellence in patient experience.
- Interact effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Assure proper function, maintenance, and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Serve as hospital representative on medical staff committees.
- Maintain and monitor JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
- Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity.
- Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals.
- Develop and implement action plans to improve patient experience.
- Support organization strategies to increase volumes.
- Mentor and develop staff.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
