Director of Surgical Service

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

Job Responsibilities

• You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implement 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 by providing feedback, and constructive critique of work, facilitating individual development plans, and documenting their job performance
• You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
• You will effectively communicate departmental, organizational, 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 develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
• You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital's 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.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 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

Additional Information

Overview

• 10 ORs + 2 Endo Suites
• 6,750 cases/year + 600-700 endo cases/month
• Trauma center, heavy ortho, general, bariatrics, some plastics (reconstructive, oral facial maxillary), quite a bit of GYN, cardiovascular, urology, neurology
• 3 robot XIs used for general surgery
• Reporting structure:
• Reports to: Administrative Director Surgical Services
• Direct Reports: 1 manager for OR & endo, other departments have department leaders (CNCs or supervisors)
• 160-170 FTEs

Compensation:

• Min: $100,422
• Mid: $125,548
• 15% Director bonus incentive
• Sign-on & Relo are negotiable