Director Surgical Services
About the role
Provides leadership and accountability in the daily operations of the Surgical Services Department. Includes developing and maintaining physician relations, empowering clinical caregivers through solicitation of input, and implementation of actions to improve delivery of patient care. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the provision of services in the department. Participates in and/or supervises the delivery of patient care, as necessary, and has the responsibility for establishing standards of nursing practice for the service. Assures achievement of department goals and takes an active role in achieving hospital goals as they relate to the operations department. Assures adherence to hospital policies and standards set forth by accreditation and regulatory agencies. Available to support the clinical needs of the department by providing staffing support as volume and acuity demand.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains physician relations
- Empowers clinical caregivers through solicitation of input
- Implements actions to improve delivery of patient care
- Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the provision of services in the department
- Participates in and/or supervises the delivery of patient care
- Establishes standards of nursing practice for the service
- Achieves department goals and takes an active role in achieving hospital goals
- Affirms adherence to hospital policies and standards set forth by accreditation and regulatory agencies
- Supports the clinical needs of the department by providing staffing support as needed
Requirements
- A degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)
- MSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire
- 4 years progressive clinical leadership experience required. Experience in Acute Care preferred
- RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable
- Nursing Specialty Certification required. Sit within 6 months; Must achieve within 1 year of hire or transfer to the role
Qualifications
- Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally
Skills
- Ability to lead and manage a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
Pay
The posted compensation range of $52.96 - $82.26 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.
Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)