Director Surgical Services, RN Job at Affinity Executive Search in San Jose

Job Description:

Job Summary and Qualifications

The role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.

What you will do in this role:

• You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implement solutions with follow-through and communication.
• You will actively participate in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those you represent.
• You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services.
• You will coach subordinates by providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitating individual development plans, and documenting their job performance.
• You will adhere to all Human Resource policies.
• You will effectively communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information to staff.
• You will facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practices.
• You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.
• You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders.
• You will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.
• You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy, as well as environmental, patient, and personnel safety.
• You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• You will be responsible for the department's operational excellence by ensuring the delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• You will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policies.
• You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting.
• You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements that would expand patient services.
• You will develop, prioritize, and defend capital equipment requests.
• You will be responsible for the fiscal management of the department; ensuring proper utilization of the organization's financial resources.
• You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services.
• You will strive to become the OR of choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community you serve.
• You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.
• You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks.
• You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
• You will practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation required.
• Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great benefits. Relocation offered!