Nursing Director of Surgical Services
Nursing Director of Surgical Services
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$ 118000 - 155000
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Nursing Director of Surgical Services
Tucson Arizona
Salary Range: $118000 to $155000Paid Relocation Performance Bonus
Position Summary:
The Nursing Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing and patient care activities within the Surgical Services department(s) at Hospital Name/Organization. Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) this pivotal role is accountable for ensuring the delivery of highquality safe and efficient patient care. The Director will lead a team of dedicated nurses and support staff fostering a culture of clinical excellence professional development and collaborative practice. This role holds 24/7 responsibility for the assigned surgical areas including resource management staff competency and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Surgical Services nursing team aligning departmental goals with the overall hospital mission and strategic plan.
- Oversee the daily operations of all assigned surgical areas ensuring efficient patient flow optimal resource utilization and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Develop implement and evaluate nursing practice standards policies and procedures that reflect current evidencebased practice and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and mentor nurse managers charge nurses and staff nurses fostering a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous learning.
- Ensure the competency of all clinical staff through effective orientation training performance evaluation and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons anesthesiologists and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
- Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives data analysis and the development and implementation of action plans to enhance patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
- Manage the departmental budget effectively ensuring responsible resource allocation and fiscal accountability.
- Maintain a visible and accessible presence within the surgical services areas serving as a role model and advocate for the nursing profession.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Act as a liaison between the Surgical Services department and other hospital departments fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new programs and services within Surgical Services.
- Serve as a professional role model demonstrating strong communication interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Arizona.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Minimum of two 2 years of progressive leadership experience in a hospital surgical services environment such as Nurse Manager Assistant Nurse Manager or fulltime Charge Nurse with significant leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated strong leadership communication (both written and verbal) interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
- Proven ability to effectively manage budgets and resources.
- Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards relevant to surgical services.
Preferred:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters degree in a healthcarerelated field.
- Certification in a relevant nursing specialty (e.g. CNOR).
- Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
