Director of Surgical Services
Director of Surgical Services
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Job Description
This is for a fulltime Director of Nursing position supporting the Surgical Services Department at Navarro Regional Medical Center.
Benefits include:Medical Vision Dental 401k match & more.
Job Summary
The Director Surgical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the surgical services department ensuring the delivery of safe high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for departmental planning regulatory compliance financial management and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The Director promotes a culture of excellence innovation and continuous improvement to optimize surgical outcomes patient satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
- Oversees daily operations of the Surgical Services department ensuring effective scheduling staffing and resource allocation to support safe and efficient patient care.
- Develops and implements departmental goals policies and procedures that align with organizational objectives and promote high standards of surgical care.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements including The Joint Commission and CMS standards.
- Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety surgical outcomes and operational performance.
- Prepares monitors and manages the departmental budget implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining high standards of care and service delivery.
- Collaborates with surgeons anesthesiologists nursing staff and other stakeholders to coordinate surgical schedules optimize patient flow and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
- Recruits hires and retains highly qualified surgical services staff providing mentorship fostering professional development and promoting continuing education opportunities.
- Monitors and evaluates patient care processes and outcomes addressing patient concerns and implementing strategies to improve satisfaction and experience.
- Drives initiatives to create and sustain a positive work culture achieving employee satisfaction and retention goals through effective leadership and management practices.
- Responds to and resolves patient care issues complaints and incidents conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Maintains current knowledge of industry trends clinical best practices and emerging technologies ensuring the department remains competitive and compliant with evolving standards.
- Establishes and monitors key performance metrics using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement and to measure departmental success.
- Collaborates with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to manage inventory surgical instruments and equipment ensuring availability and proper utilization.
- Participates in strategic planning and organizational initiatives to expand surgical services and enhance the facilitys market position.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or related field required
- Masters Degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
- 4-6 years of clinical experience in surgical services required
- 2-4 years of progressive leadership experience in surgical services or perioperative settings required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures practices and technology.
- Strong leadership ability with organizational communication negotiation and decision-making skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decision-making and improvements.
- Ability to gather information delegate and support teams.
- Ability to evaluate situations to make effective decisions provide solutions and improve work processes.
- Excellent human relations oral and written communications skills and ability to meet customer needs.
- Ability to partner with customers peer and others.
- Promotes the organizations purpose and ambition. Encourages and values diversity.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
