Administrative Director of Surgical Services ( RN)

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Director of Surgical Services

LOCATION: Richmond, VA

Shift: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary:

The Director of 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.

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.

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.

• Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.

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 which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.

• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety

• Responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Finance

• Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment request.

• Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Direct Deposit

• 401K

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

• Employee discount program

• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• 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 experience

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

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred

• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred

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What qualifications you will need:

• 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 REQUIRED (ACUTE CARE MANAGER/DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE IN SURGICAL SERVICES)
• 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