Director Surgical Services

Job SummaryThe role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations.

The Director Surgical Services has 24 / 7 responsibility for their departments.Job ResponsibilitiesYou will accurately identify real / potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communicationYou will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one representsYou will advance the customer experience in Surgical ServicesYou will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performanceYou will adhere to all Human Resource policiesYou will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staffYou will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practicesYou will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goalsYou will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leadersYou will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent complianceYou will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital missionYou will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safetyYou will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standardsYou will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans / Blood borne and Airborne PathogensYou will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policyYou will monitor and respond to quality event reportingYou will support new program strategies and / or program enhancements which would expand patient servicesYou will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requestsYou will be responsible for the fiscal management of department;

assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resourcesYou will advance the growth agenda for Surgical ServicesQualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing requiredMaster's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred4+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and / or experienceCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation requiredCertified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferredCertified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred