Job Openings Administrative Director of Surgical Services

About the job Administrative Director of Surgical Services

The Administrative Director of Surgical Services has a strategic focus on providing outstanding patient service, growing the service line, developing leadership, and managing resources. They are responsible for maintaining strong physician and administration relationships. They are able to function at a high level of business acumen.

What you will do in this role:

  • You will actively participate in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
  • You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
  • You will coach immediate subordinates by providing feedback, and constructive critique of work, facilitating individual development plans, and documenting their job performance
  • You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
  • You will effectively communicate departmental, organizational 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 utilize talent review data for pipeline development
  • You will foster strategic career advancement for perioperative services leaders
  • You will set a strategic vision and goals for the department
  • You will design standards of care for surgical services and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
  • You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital's mission
  • You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
  • You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
  • You will be responsible for the department's operational excellence by ensuring the delivery of 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 promote cooperation and collaboration with other departments, medical staff, auxiliary, and community agencies to facilitate optimum patient care
  • You will seek new program strategies and/or program enhancements that would expand patient services
  • You will develop, prioritize, and defend capital equipment requests
  • You will be responsible for the fiscal management of the department; and ensure proper utilization of the organization's financial resources
  • You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
  • You will promote service line growth by building strategic relationships with medical staff and the medical staff office
  • You will strive to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve
  • You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community
  • You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks
  • You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
  • You will practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
  • You will perform other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing required
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in surgical services required
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • 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

Additional Information:

6 Operating Rooms

Reports to VP of SS