Director, Surgical Services

DIRECTOR, SURGICAL SERVICES - Dulles, VA

Full time, No Weekends

Major Responsibilities:

• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.
• Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
• Advances the customer experience in Surgical Services.

• Coaches subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance.
• Adheres to all Human Resource policies.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.
• Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.
• Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.
• Participate in employee and patient rounding. Identifies and mentor potential future leaders

• Enforces standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
• Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Enforces safe procedural site and patient verification policy
• Monitors and response to quality event reporting

• Supports new program strategies and/or program enhancements that would expand patient services.
• Develops, prioritizes, and defends capital equipment requests.
• Is responsible for the fiscal management of the department; assures proper utilization of the organization’s financial resources.

• Advances the growth agenda for Surgical Services.
• Strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve

• Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community.
• Develops and builds strategic internal and external networks.

Supports HCA by:

• Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
• Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
• Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Required; Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field Preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR nursing Required
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role Preferred

Current experience in a short term acute care facility is a must.

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation Required
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Preferred
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) Preferred

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, 401-K, Vacation Time & more!

Up to 15% annual performance incentive.

Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.