Director Surgical Services

Our prestigious client is looking for Director, Surgical Services in Sterling, Virginia, 20166

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

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.