Director of Surgical Services

Job Summary

As a department administrator, you will establish and enforce policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. You will direct and supervise staff and workflow. You will have 24-hour accountability for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department, supporting the hospital's mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

You will be responsible for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination, and integration of department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. You will also approve timekeeping, employee evaluations, meet applicable regulatory standards, approve supply orders, and participate in departmental strategic planning.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• Achieve high accuracy in responsibilities.
• Use personal computer skills.
• Contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers.
• Self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Computer skills required.

Supervises

• Nursing staff.

Education, License/Certifications, and Experience

The Director of Surgical Services full-time days candidate must have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management, or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
• Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
• Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider (for Wound Care).
• WOCN certification (for Wound Care).