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 Departments.
• Ensure immediate action on compliance issues, policy development/revision, and a positive, compliant work environment.
• Demonstrate leadership in clinical competence, nursing practice standards, human resources, financial management, planning, directing, continuous quality improvement, institutional support, and customer service.
• Provide leadership in human resource development and management, including recruitment, retention, and mentorship of staff.
• Accountable for planning, development, and implementation of operational and capital budgets; identify areas of need and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with System CNE, entity CNO, and Medical Directors to create long-range strategic plans and goals.
• Participate in organization-wide performance improvement activities and prepare presentations for the Board of Trustees and Medical Executive Committees.
• Oversee planning and development of clinical programs, standards, quality assurance, research, and educational activities.
• Provide direction and oversight for designated departments, units, programs, procedural areas, and outpatient clinics.
• Facilitate development of policies and procedures affecting clinical practice in collaboration with medical and administrative colleagues.
• Promote Professional Governance participation and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, regulatory, and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships within and outside the institution.
• Partner with Finance and other groups to ensure smooth delivery of key deliverables.
• Participate in planning and evaluating efforts to improve patient satisfaction and perception of care.
• Manage resources, environment, and clinical practice of nursing; ensure organizational commitment and ethical behavior.
• Work closely with direct reports and nursing staff to ensure sufficient resources for high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Respond to staffing needs, including supervision, interviewing, and selection of new staff.
• 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 flexibly 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 blood 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, or pulling: Up to 20 lbs. maximum; occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range, with premium pay for shifts and on-call duties.
• Annual performance-based increases.
• 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). Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, serving nearly 6 million patients. It operates 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, with a workforce of 155,000 teammates and one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs (over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs). The organization is recognized for expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Committed to equitable care, Advocate Health provides over $6 billion in annual community benefits.