RN DirectorSurgical Services

Director Surgical Services

Director Surgical Services

Good Samaritan Hospital

Full Time Days Rotating Weekends

Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965 giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470 bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for Best Place to Have a Baby complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Director of Surgical Services ensures high quality patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting planning and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and supports the development and implementation of strategies policies and procedures in support of facility objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality

Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care.
Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency effectiveness and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks accreditations and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.
Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies procedures and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards.
Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality patient-centered care through volume forecasting patient flow coordination and admission/discharge planning.
Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality safety and efficiency in care. Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies procedures and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed met and evaluated.
Service

Provides leadership unattaining sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience.
Provides leadership to execute a strategic roadmap designed to enhance patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.
Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
People

Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized valued and supported. Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.
Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching feedback and training to improve performance.
Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting developing engaging and retaining talent. Ensures people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role at the right time to meet business needs.
Growth

Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.
Identifies opportunities for expansion or development of new services and product lines to promote growth. Identifies stakeholder engagement strategies technological advances and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume.
Finance

Participates in the annual budget process including input into department revenue and expense forecasts staffing and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.
Ensures effective labor management including position control scheduling excellence productivity management and premium pay utilization. Maintains staffing to ensure appropriate patientcare.
Manages operating expenses including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.
Other

Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to HCA Healthcares Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Education & Experience:

Bachelors Degree or other approved education plan Required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing Required
Masters Degree Preferred
1 years of recent leadership experience in Surgical Services Required (Director or Strong Managerial Experience)
3 years applicable Surgical Services experience Required

Additional Information:

388 bed hospital
12 Operating Rooms
Key Service Lines - General Spine Ortho Open Heart Neuro
Primary Stroke Center
Robotics - 2 Globus 2 Mako 1 Rosa 4 DaVinci (2 XI 1 DV5 1 SP)

Director will oversee OR only and reports into the VP of Surgical Services
1 Manager
50-55 FTEs