The 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 Responsibilities
You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff
You will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practices
You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals
You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders
You will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing required
Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required