Surgical Services Lead

About the Role

The Surgical Services Lead coordinates and oversees the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered perioperative care. This role ensures operational and fiscal management of surgical services, including preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, post-anesthesia care, gastrointestinal services, sterile processing, anesthesia, and pain management.

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily operations of the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values.
• Oversees the delivery of perioperative care, verifying the availability of personnel, equipment, and supplies to meet patient and procedural needs.
• Assists in evaluating perioperative practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Provides guidance, support, and mentorship to surgical services personnel, fostering professional development and accountability.
• Collaborates with perioperative management and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyzes data related to quality improvement projects, utilizing findings to inform decision-making and promote best practices.
• Participates in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of perioperative personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services required.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in healthcare management with increasing levels of responsibility and authority required.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of perioperative care processes, surgical services operations, and regulatory standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and support personnel.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required.
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred.