DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS-SURGICAL SERVICES

About the role

The Director of Clinical Operations, Surgical Services at UW Medical Center – Harborview provides leadership for safe, high-quality, and efficient perioperative care within the Main Operating Rooms of a Level 1 Trauma and Verified Burn Center. This role oversees a complex, high-acuity environment operating 24/7 and is responsible for the integrated management of Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU), Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU), Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM), and Anesthesia Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Directing, managing, and coordinating all clinical and operational aspects of Harborview’s: operating rooms, Pre and post anesthesia, pre-anesthesia clinic. and all ancillary support programs.
• Maximize OR capacity and block utilization.
• Remove barriers that may prevent expansion or volume growth.
• Participate in hospital level business development activities to shape reasonable targets, expectations and strategic opportunities surrounding perioperative care.
• Monitor and maintain the performance practice standards and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that defined targets and performance standards are met.
• Meet or exceed all key performance indicators established for the OR by enforcing industry recognized practices for staff and physician workflows.
• Assure that the activities within the operating room follow local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive Infection Control Program.
• Participate in budget development and monitoring.
• Recruit, retain and hire qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Master of Science in Nursing or related field.
• Five or more years in senior leadership experience in a hospital based surgical service department.
• Have/obtain a WA state RN license or MSL.

Qualifications

• Challenging and collaborative environment.
• Compassion and dedication to patient care.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience with surgical scheduling systems and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

Compensation range: $156,000.00 - $206,400.00 annually. Benefits available through UW Medicine. Shift: First Shift (United States of America). Temporary or Regular: Regular. FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%. Union/Bargaining Unit: Not applicable.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $156,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $206,400.00 annual