Director Perioperative Services

Job Description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Summary
Ensures safe and effective care delivery within perioperative services 24/7. Manages the operations, professional development and competence of leadership and staff in the perioperative division. Acts as the primary recruitment and retention officer and works in collaboration with clinical service colleagues to assure ongoing system effectiveness. Complies with and supports the organizational philosophies policies, procedures and protocols.

Job Duties

• Ensures the delivery of quality patient care in assigned areas.
• Serves as a clinical expert for complex and/or highly specialized patient care situations to perioperative/procedural personnel.
• Collaborates with appropriate others in the short and long-range planning for the department, clinical services, and/or organization.
• Demonstrates full responsibility and accountability for all activities. Fosters accountability of staff for adherence to policy/procedures/professional practice.
• Coaches are mentors' staff in the attainment of goals and identifies.
• Establishes Perioperative team/personnel performance objectives and evaluation criteria.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of structured care methodologies, inclusive of case facilitation, clinical procedures, guidelines, protocols, and standing orders.
• Manges the financial aspects of the department(s), remaining within target and accounting for variances from budget.
• Serves as an articulate representative of the Hospital and Perioperative Services.
• Promotes the development of shared governance model.
• Adheres and educates staff on all regulatory requirements regarding privacy, patient safety, and goals (OSHA,HIPAA,TJC,ADA,ect.).
• Promotes and facilitates evidenced-based practice and research.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3 years of recent Perianesthesia and GI experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in directing and guiding personnel.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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