Director, Surgery

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of unlicensed and licensed staff within the operating room. They will also manage operational and staffing matters, ensuring that all equipment and supplies are complete and functioning properly before each surgical procedure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the work of unlicensed and licensed staff including charge nurses in the unit.
• Manage quality and effectiveness of care given by staff.
• Adequately schedule surgical procedures.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are complete and functioning properly before each surgical procedure.
• Ensure sterile processing meets regulatory standards.
• Advise the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on nursing and administrative issues of the unit.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize efficient managerial skills and critical thinking to optimize expense control.
• Develop subordinates and ensure succession planning.
• Prioritize projects and use time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Use management process to gather data, identify issues, identify remedies, and implement solutions.
• Clarify customer needs and establish customer service initiatives to ensure ultimate customer service is provided in order to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Work cooperatively with physicians to establish and maintain their practice, clinical requirements, and effectively manage the physician practice needs.
• Promote communication with attending physicians and house staff to meet specific patient needs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to handle administrative proceedings.
• Engage in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to ensure the strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrate an understanding of organizational processes and procedures and adhere to the approved process. Ensure subordinates follow approved processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Three years operating room nursing experience to include clinical skills and managerial/leadership functions.
• Current California RN license, Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Certification preferred.
• BLS, ACLS certified by the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor's in Nursing required, Master's in Nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of program development, fiscal management skills, and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.

Qualifications

• Serving our Community for over 40 Years
• The South El Monte community is a vibrant blend of residents both young and old just east of downtown Los Angeles, in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley.
• We are an approved provider for Medi-Cal and Medicare programs.
• We are one of the few hospitals who have met the high standards of the GACH (General Acute Care Hospital) for California Health and Human Services Agency Hospital Relicensing Survey.
• Wide range of services includes critical care, emergency care, diagnostic services, surgery, and rehabilitation.
• Highly trained and qualified physicians, nurses, and other medical staff dedicated to effective treatment and quality healthcare.
• Congratulations! Conveniently located between the 10 and 60 freeways, we are able to provide a variety of quality healthcare services to patients in this ever-growing community.

Skills

• Effective leadership and management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

Greater El Monte Community Hospital offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on department needs.