Director Surgical Services - Full-time - Days (No Weekends)

Hopewell, Virginia

JO# 904382

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Summary:

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.

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 patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department

You will coach immediate subordinates 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 emergency department care and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance

You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing emergency services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission

You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety

You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care

You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards

You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens

You will support the recruitment process to secure staffing talent

You will perform other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred

Experience:

3+ years of experience in a leadership role surgical/ operating room REQUIRED

Certifications / Licensure:

Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required  

Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred  

Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

Ideal candidate experience:

Surgical Services leadership experience required (Manager or Director experience)

BSN required

Special Skills:

Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.

Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.

Personal computer skills required.

Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.

Chris Monroe

CMonroe@theclinicalrecruiter.com

Phone: 615-547-2432

www.TheClinicalRecruiter.com