Director Surgical Services
Pasadena, Texas
JO# 33092
- Incentive Eligible *
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.
Responsibilities:You will accurately identify real|potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
You will advance the patient experience agenda in the Emergency Department
You will coach immediate subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performanceYou will adhere to all Human Resource policies.
You will effectively communicate departmental, organization 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 emergency department care and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent complianceYou will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing emergency services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety
You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care
You will be responsible for departments operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards
You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans|Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
You will support the recruitment process to secure staffing talent
You will perform other duties as assigned
Experience: 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and|or experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing required
Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
Certifications | Licensure:Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred