Director of Surgical Services – Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

Job Summary

The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Director of Surgical Services – Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the management and direction of the Surgery Department, Outpatient Surgery Department, and the Central Sterile Department. This includes responsibility for all aspects of personnel, materials, equipment, environmental control, education and orientation, assistance to surgeons, and all administrative duties. The Director of Surgical Services is accountable for all aspects of perioperative nursing care.

Role Accountabilities

• Manage complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships (e.g., with physicians, clinical department leaders, administrators, etc.) to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations.
• Evaluate staff performance on a continuous basis, providing guidance, education, and disciplinary action where required.
• Demonstrate personal qualities of cooperation, teamwork, and support as a role model for the department.
• Seek guidance from the Market Materials Management Surgical Services Coordinator and Director of Materials Management to assure the best price and the best return on investment for all equipment purchases and encourages proper conservation and utilization of equipment and supplies in the department.
• Implement procedures that view the patient as the primary customer, guaranteeing basic rights, confidentiality, comfort, safety, educational opportunities, and personal dignity.
• Plan for the future by establishing goals and objectives that are realistic, measurable, and time-based. This includes a plan for quality improvement.
• Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities.
• Assess, develop, and implement evidence-based and current standards for quality, safety, and cost-effective patient care related to wound healing services.

Qualifications – External

• Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience; RN required
• MSN preferred
• 3+ years of Hospital Leadership experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the OR and Surgical Suite preferred
• Working knowledge of PACU strongly preferred
• A great understanding of Sterile processing preferred
• Knowledge of same-day surgery preferred
• Experience working closely with providers while navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships preferred
• A proven track record of managing complex projects and driving strategic initiatives to build hospital programs for departmental growth preferred
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills preferred
• Academic Medical Center experience preferred

Our Nursing Philosophy

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

Position Qualifications

• Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: 3 years
• Education: Master's

Core Capabilities

• Serving Others with Compassion
• Solving Complex Problems
• Offering Meaningful Advice and Support
• Performing Excellent Work
• Ensuring Continuous Improvement
• Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Demonstrating Accountability
• Stewarding Organizational Resources
• Making Data Driven Decisions
• Generating New Ideas
• Applying Technology
• Adapting to Change

Organizational Impact

Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.

Problem Solving/ Complexity of work

Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems.

Breadth of Knowledge

Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.

Team Interaction

Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability
• Stewards Organizational Resources
• Makes Data Driven Decisions

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas
• Applies Technology
• Adapts to Change

Shift

First Shift; Days

Pay

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.