Director of Surgical Services

Company: Texas Nursing Services
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Director of the Surgical Services Department leads 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.Major Responsibilities:Service

• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
• Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
• Advances the customer experience in Surgical Services.
• People Coaches subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance.
  • Adheres to all Human Resource policies.
  • Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff.
  • Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.
  • Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.
  • Participate in employee and patient roundingIdentifies and mentor potential future leaders
  • Quality Enforces standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
    • Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital's mission.
    • Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
    • Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
    • Responsible for department's operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
    • Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
    • Enforces safe procedural site and patient verification policy
    • Monitors and response to quality event reporting community
      • Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.
      • Develops and builds strategic internal and external networks.
      • Supports HCA by: Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
        • Practicing and adhering to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
        • Performing other duties as assignedQualificationsEducation & Experience:
          • Bachelor's degree required
          • Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field preferred
          • 3+ years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR nursing required
          • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred
          • Or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceLicenses, Certifications, & Training:
            • Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
            • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
            • Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferredAdditional Info:· 156 beds, brand new hospital. Opened in November 2021· 7 OR'sBenefits Include:Sign-On Bonuses, Relocation Assistance, Full Health-Care Benefits, Student Loan Reimbursement, and others.Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000Powered by JazzHRDiTLgH7rKb

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