The Director of Surgical Services will lead the perioperative team, prioritizing safe patient care and effectively managing operations. This role carries 24/7 responsibility for the surgical services department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and address real or potential issues affecting service, implementing solutions with clear follow-up and communication.
• Actively participate in departmental, service, and hospital-wide committees, ensuring ongoing communication with stakeholders.
• Enhance the customer experience within Surgical Services.
• Provide coaching and feedback to team members, facilitating their professional development and documenting performance.
• Ensure adherence to all Human Resource policies.
• Communicate departmental, organizational, and industry information effectively to staff.
• Promote evidence-based practices for employee engagement.
• Build strong relationships and networks to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
• Conduct employee and patient rounding, identifying and mentoring potential future leaders.
• Enforce standards of care in surgical services and develop processes to ensure compliance.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive surgical services program aligned with the hospital's mission to ensure quality patient care.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies, focusing on safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee a performance improvement program that evaluates critical aspects of care.
• Ensure operational excellence by delivering quality services in line with applicable policies and professional standards.
• Adhere to the Hospital Exposure Control Plans regarding bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
• Enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policies.
• Monitor and respond to quality event reporting.
• Support the development of new program strategies and enhancements to expand patient services.
• Develop, prioritize, and justify capital equipment requests.
• Manage the department’s finances, ensuring efficient use of the organization’s resources.
• Drive growth initiatives for Surgical Services, aiming to be the OR of choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community.
• Demonstrate a confident and composed demeanor that reassures stakeholders and commands respect within the organization and community.
• Build strategic internal and external networks to foster collaboration.
• Promote consistent, positive patient interactions to enhance the overall patient service experience.
• Uphold the organization's "Code of Conduct" and align with its mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum education of BSN (MSN preferred).
• Current RN license in the State of California.
• Experience as an OR Director or in a managerial role in high-volume surgical settings preferred.
• Ability to work in surgical settings (ability to wear scrubs and actively participate in procedures).

Skills and Certifications:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in operational management and quality improvement.
• Ability to develop and mentor staff effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and safety standards in healthcare.

This role is essential for advancing surgical services and ensuring exemplary patient care. Join us in making a difference!

For additional details and consideration email Lori@careermatchpro.com