Surgical Services Director
Location
Ottumwa, IA | United States
Job description
Job Title: Surgical Services Director
Location: Ottumwa, IA 52501
Salary: $95,000 - $136,000 (depending on experience)
Signing Bonus: Sign-on and Relocation Negotiable
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Must-Haves:
- Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
- 5 years experience in related clinical practice
Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – The Director of Surgical Services is a registered professional nurse who assumes a 24-hour accountability and responsibility for overall Surgical Services operations. Responsible for selection of staff and implementation of the service structure, as well as maintaining the patient-centered culture of the hospital. Responsible for the management of multiple aspects within the patient care environment, monitoring and maintaining clinical standards of care, and is accountable for appropriate staffing resources to provide quality patient care. Participates in or chairs committees, workgroups, and meetings as deemed necessary. He/she provides organizational leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of service consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan.
SUPERVISOR: Chief Nursing Officer
SUPERVISES: Surgical services staff
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Practices safe work habits, comply with safety rules and regulations, adhere to safety policies, and demonstrates competency in all applicable safety policies and procedures.
- Promotes sound fiscal operation by implementing an effective budgeting process for their defined service line.
- Assures effective leadership and management of human resources within defined service line.
- Facilitates positive medical staff relationships with the defined service line.
- Facilitates the delivery of quality patient care to patients and families within the defined service line.
- Assures compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
- Demonstrates ability to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.
- Promotes strategic service line development through growth and recognition.
- Seeks additional knowledge and skills appropriate to identified surgical services by developing and/or participating in educational programs and activities.
- Facilitates development and application of competency-based professional development models.
- In collaboration with administration, peers, nursing personnel, and members of other disciplines, engages in various activities to ensure quality patient care and effective communication.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledgeable in the care and handling of patient populations served.
- Demonstrates ability in planning for the provision of care for patients in all age groups.
- Possesses good communication skills, strong leadership, and interpersonal relation skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Makes decisions quickly and clearly enunciates the basis on which the decision was made.
EDUCATION:
- Minimum of an associate’s degree in nursing
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- 5 years' experience in related clinical practice
- 2 years in clinical leadership role preferred
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:
- Current RN license in the state of Iowa.
- CNOR certification preferred
- BLS, ACLS, PALS
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