RN Surgery Lead- Ortho & Plastics

Community Health Systems•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Surgical Services Lead coordinates and oversees the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered perioperative care. The role is responsible for the operational and fiscal management of surgical services, including preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, post-anesthesia care, gastrointestinal services, sterile processing, anesthesia, and pain management. The lead collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, drives performance improvement initiatives, and supports compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. The position provides daily operational leadership, ensures appropriate personnel, equipment, and supplies are available, and supports staff development and accountability. It also contributes to recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, quality improvement, and data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services.
2–4 years of progressive healthcare management experience with increasing levels of responsibility and authority.
In-depth knowledge of perioperative care processes, surgical services operations, and regulatory standards.
Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to mentor and support personnel.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy.
RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification.

Nice To Haves

CNOR (Certified Operating Room Nurse) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations of the surgical services department in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Oversee perioperative care and verify that personnel, equipment, and supplies are available to meet patient and procedural needs.
Evaluate perioperative practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to surgical services personnel, fostering professional development and accountability.
Collaborate with perioperative management and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Analyze quality improvement project data and use findings to inform decisions and promote best practices.
Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of perioperative personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.