Area Director Surgical Services

Full-time, benefits-eligible position with 40 hours per week. Schedule includes Monday through Friday day shifts, with 24/7 operational responsibility for Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Hugh Chatham Medical Center, and Wilkes Medical Center.

Pay range: $68.20 - $102.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Management, or Business Administration required.
• Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD) preferred; DNP preferred over PhD.
• Five years of experience in relevant nursing areas with management or supervisory experience in an academic medical center or tertiary hospital setting required.
• Current RN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Certification in administration or clinical specialty within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) Values and Code of Conduct; identify compliance risks and report violations to Legal Services and Corporate Compliance.
• Ensure immediate action on compliance issues, policy development/revision, and a compliant work environment.
• Demonstrate leadership in clinical competence, nursing practice standards, human resources, financial management, planning, directing, and continuous quality improvement.
• Provide leadership in human resource development, recruitment, retention, and mentorship of future nurse administrators and clinical leaders.
• Plan, develop, and implement operational and capital budgets; identify areas of need and make recommendations.
• Review and plan departmental goals aligned with institutional objectives; monitor fiscal performance and corrective action plans.
• Assist in creating long-range strategic plans with System CNE, entity CNO, and Medical Directors.
• Participate in organization-wide performance improvement, Board of Trustees, and Medical Executive Committees.
• Oversee clinical programs, quality assurance, research, and educational activities for designated departments.
• Develop policies and procedures affecting clinical practice in collaboration with medical and administrative colleagues.
• Promote Professional Governance and continuous quality improvement with quality indicators.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, regulatory, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Build collaborative partnerships within and outside the institution, including other CNOs, medical staff, and community agencies.
• Partner with Finance and other groups to ensure smooth delivery of key deliverables.
• Participate in committees, councils, and efforts to improve patient satisfaction.
• Manage resources, environment, and clinical practice of nursing; ensure organizational commitment and ethical behavior.
• Oversee all aspects of nursing and clinical care; maintain confidentiality and promote professional growth.
• Work closely with direct reports and nursing staff to ensure sufficient resources for high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Assist in supervision, interviewing, and selection of new staff members.
• Coordinate operational planning, systems assessment, program development, and information management across the WFBH system.

Skills

• Strong commitment to values of excellence, compassion, innovation, integrity, and collegiality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Organizational behavior and development; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical ability.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respond quickly to changing environments.
• Effective under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of TJC standards and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Epic.

Work Environment

• Clean, well-lit, and comfortable environment.
• Highly stressful and dynamic conditions.
• Potential exposure to contamination with bloody or bodily fluids; protective equipment required (eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves).

Physical Requirements

• Activities: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 20 lbs. maximum; occasionally up to 50 lbs. and 100 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with annual performance-based increases.
• Premium pay (shift, on-call, etc.) and incentive pay for select positions.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care (Illinois), Atrium Health (Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama), and Aurora Health Care (Wisconsin).

• Serves nearly 6 million patients across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations.
• Nationally recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
• Employs 155,000 teammates and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs (over 2,000 residents and fellows across 200+ programs).
• Committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits.
• Engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as the academic core.