Job Openings Director of Surgical Services, RN

About the job Director of Surgical Services, RN

Job Title

Director of Surgical Services, RN

State/Province

Texas

City

Houston, TX

Work Experience (Years)

3-5

No. Positions

1

Degree

University - Master's Degree

Relocation Paid

Negotiable

Employment Type

Full Time/Direct Hire

Pay Type

Annual Salary

Pay Rate

113963-170955

Other Compensation

-


Job Summary:

The role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.

What you will do in this role:

  • You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication

  • You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents

  • You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services

  • You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance

  • You will adhere to all Human Resource policies

  • You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff

  • You will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practices

  • You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals

  • You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders

  • You will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance

  • You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission

  • You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety

  • You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

  • You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards

  • You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens

  • You will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy

  • You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting

  • You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services

  • You will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests

  • You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources

  • You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services

  • You will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve

  • You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community

  • You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks

  • You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service

  • You will practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

  • You will perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 3 years of RECENT ACUTE CARE Manager OR RN experience is required.

  • MSN IS REQUIRED *Since this facility is a Magnet Hospital

  • Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required

  • Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred

  • Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Great benefits. Relocation offered!

Additional Information:

Reporting Structure

  • This Director will oversee the OR & SPD

  • Director reports into the Admin Director Surgical Services

Manager who will report into this Director, 86 FTEs

Overview

  • 17 ORs, 6500 cases in 2023

  • Level II Trauma

  • General, Bariatric, Oncology, Urology, Plastic & reconstructive, GYN, robotics, neurosurgery, heart & vascular, ortho

  • Why is the position open? The incumbent left the organization

  • How long has it been open? This was posted in May. We were also recruiting for the Admin Director. The Admin Director is now helping with the OR Director recruiting.

  • How many total beds are in the unit? 17 ORs

  • What additional departments are they over? OR + sterile processing

  • Have you extended any offers to candidates? No

  • What are the qualities that you like and dislike in candidates that you have seen so far? Previous candidates have not had the breadth of experience needed.

  • How does your interview process work? Recruiter will review candidates and forward to hospital Admin Director Surgical Services + Hospital COO. They will schedule WebEx first then onsite panel interviews

  • Is the first call with the HR or hiring manager? Recruiter would like to have a quick 10-15 minute call with candidates

  • Who will be on the interview with them? The Admin Director & COO are on initial interview. Onsite interviews include several panels of leaders and physicians from the hospital. I do not have a list until it is confirmed by the hospital executive assistant

  • Who has final say on hiring? The Admin Director & COO will make the final decision.

Salary Range: (BASED ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE)

  • Min: $113,963

  • Midpoint: $142,459

  • Max: $170,955

15% Director Bonus

Sign-On & Relo Bonuses are negotiable





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