RN Director of Surgical Services

Med Career Solutions • Salem, VA

2d

About The Position

The role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director of Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
• Actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
• Advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
• Coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
• Adhere to all Human Resource policies
• Effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff
• Facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practices
• Effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals
• Participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders
• Enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
• Oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
• Enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy
• Monitor and respond to quality event reporting
• Support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
• Develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests
• Responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
• Advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
• Strive to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve
• Demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community
• Develop and build strategic internal and external networks
• Promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• They offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
• The available plans and programs include:
• Comprehensive medical coverage covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off facility Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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