Director of Surgical Services

Position: Director of Surgical Services

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; employment with the Company is at- will.

Responsibilities:

• The Director plans, organizes, and directs operational and administrative activities for the Operating Room and peri-operative departments.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and processes for nursing personnel that are consistent with evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance standards.
• Serves as the Surgical Services leadership representative on hospital committees.
• Sets priorities, develops goals/objectives, develops plans, implements strategies, directs the flow of work within assigned departments, and delegates jobs to appropriate levels of staff.
• Effectively plans and organizes work and duties of self and others to achieve specific results.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for functional operation of the assigned departments.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports.
• Follows established standards of practice in providing care for surgical patients, and supporting the needs of their families.
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and responsibility; communicates goals and objectives; recognizes contributions; and provides an example for others to follow.
• In conjunction with other Nursing leaders and the Chief Nursing Officer, defines the hospital philosophy of nursing and assures it is integrated into the delivery of perioperative care on a daily basis by assuring all staff are informed and committed to that concept.
• Ensures the efficient, economic and quality performance of assigned departments/areas of responsibility to support or provide quality health care delivery.
• Delegates functions appropriately encouraging staff to take ownership of those responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish performance expectations; monitor performance; provide feedback; take corrective action; provide coaching/training; and resolve departmental conflicts.
• Selects, orients and assigns department staff (either directly or through designee).
• Motivates and inspires employees to accomplish goals and objectives of department and hospital.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate work across departmental lines; shares resources; and works with peers to reduce conflict, duplication/waste, and build a climate of trust.
• Collaboratively works with peers and others to set and achieve interdepartmental/organizational goals and resolve barriers to interdepartmental/organizational performance.
• Recommends changes in administrative policies to carry out hospital objectives more effectively.
• Interprets, supports, and implements organizational decisions, policies, and procedures to staff.

Qualifications

• BSN required. MSN preferred.
• Current and unrestricted TX registered nurse license required.
• Three to five years nursing leadership experience required
• At least 5 years of OR experience required
• Member of professional organizations such as AORN preferred.

Other Responsibilities

• Completes required orientation as directed by facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients
• Upholds HIPAA regulations

Working Conditions
Because patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends and holidays. The number of patients assigned per shift will vary and the environment is fast-paced. This position will require spending considerable time walking, bending, stretching and standing; assisting in patient transfers; may include hazards from exposure to chemicals and bodily fluids.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of greater than fifty pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The overall physical demand rating for a job of the nurse falls within the Medium classification (exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects).

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Work Location: In person