(Archived) Director of Surgical Services

Seeking a Director, Surgical Services in VA

Full Time No Weekends

Join a 466-bed acute care hospital that's a Level II Trauma Center. We can provide fast, skilled care in serious emergencies. That's why we see more adults and adolescents in our ER and Pediatric ER than any other hospital in the area. We are proud to be the region’s first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care.

The Director Surgical Services Department 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Effectively communicates departmental, organization and industry information to staff
• Participate in employee and patient rounding. Identifies and mentor potential future leaders
• 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 which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
• 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/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Supports new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
• Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment requests
• Responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
• 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

Licenses, 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) Preferred

• 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 Required or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Additional Information

• 2 campus facility. Level 2 TC, soon provisional Level 1
• Open Heart Program - Thoracic, robotics, strong orthopedics
• ORS are on 3 different floors - 12 total
• OR assessment done – huge opportunity with culture, people, processes, infrastructure
• Accountability, MD feedback has been OR turnover, central sterile is huge opportunity
• XI, SI Robots - Growth opportunity with robotics
• Primary service lines – ortho, heart, general Experience
• Capable of building relationships, building teams, influencing culture and holding team accountable