Director of Surgical Services

Director Surgical Services

Full-Time Days No Weekends

The 84-bed facility offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, surgery, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and orthopedics.


Our clinical team is comprised of healthcare professionals with years of training and experience. These doctors, nurses, technicians, and support team members bring sincere compassion to the bedside and are committed to a collaborative care plan environment ensuring that both medical and support needs are met every day. Specialized services include:

• Cardiology
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics
• Orthopedics
• Wound & Infusion services
• Sleep Lab
• Breast Center
• Outpatient Rehabilitation
• Home Care
• Hospice

Job Summary and Qualifications


TheDirector ofSurgical Servicesensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of theunit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture ofaccountability and collaboration andsupportsthe development and implementation of strategies, policies,and proceduresin support of facilityobjectives.

Major Responsibilities:

Quality


Cultivates a superior clinical identity byidentifyingand 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 withappropriate clinicalcompetencies 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 inattainingand sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.

Leveragesvarious feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance andidentifyopportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate thepatientexperience.

Provides leadership to execute a strategic roadmap designed to enhance patient experience and achieveoptimaloutcomes.

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.

Identifiesdevelopment 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, andretainingtalent. 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.

Identifiesopportunities for expansion or development of new services and product lines to promote growth.Identifiesstakeholder engagement strategies, technological advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume.

Finance


Participatesin the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance;identifiestrends andevaluatesvariances in relation toestablishedbudget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.

Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium payutilization. Maintains staffing to ensureappropriate patientcare.

Manages operating expenses, including theutilizationof supplies and equipment.Identifiescost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.

Other

Performs other duties as assigned.

Practices and adheres toHealthcaresCode of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or other approved education planrequired

Bachelor's Degree in Nursingrequired


Master's DegreePreferred


3+ years applicable experience required

Some leadership experience required

Will consider candidates with recent Surgical Services Manager exp

Will consider candidates from Ambulatory Surgery Centers

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