Director Surgical Services - Career Match Pro
San Jose, CA 95101
About the Job
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
Source : Career Match Pro