Director of Surgical Services, RN - Mcare Agency LLC
Houston, TX
About the Job
Job Title
Director of Surgical Services, RN
State/Province
Texas
City
Houston, TX
Work Experience (Years)
3-5
No. Positions
1
Degree
University - Master's Degree
Relocation Paid
Negotiable
Employment Type
Full Time/Direct Hire
Pay Type
Annual Salary
Pay Rate
113963-170955
Other Compensation
-
Job Summary:
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.
What you will do in this role:
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 customer experience in Surgical Services
You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
You 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 care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital 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 department’s operational excellence by ensuring 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 enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy
You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting
You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
You will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests
You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
You will strives 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
Qualifications
3 years of RECENT ACUTE CARE Manager OR RN experience is required.
MSN IS REQUIRED *Since this facility is a Magnet Hospital
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
Why is This a Great Opportunity
Great benefits. Relocation offered!
Additional Information:
Reporting Structure
This Director will oversee the OR & SPD
Director reports into the Admin Director Surgical Services
Manager who will report into this Director, 86 FTEs
Overview
17 ORs, 6500 cases in 2023
Level II Trauma
General, Bariatric, Oncology, Urology, Plastic & reconstructive, GYN, robotics, neurosurgery, heart & vascular, ortho
Why is the position open? The incumbent left the organization
How long has it been open? This was posted in May. We were also recruiting for the Admin Director. The Admin Director is now helping with the OR Director recruiting.
How many total beds are in the unit? 17 ORs
What additional departments are they over? OR + sterile processing
Have you extended any offers to candidates? No
What are the qualities that you like and dislike in candidates that you have seen so far? Previous candidates have not had the breadth of experience needed.
How does your interview process work? Recruiter will review candidates and forward to hospital Admin Director Surgical Services + Hospital COO. They will schedule WebEx first then onsite panel interviews
Is the first call with the HR or hiring manager? Recruiter would like to have a quick 10-15 minute call with candidates
Who will be on the interview with them? The Admin Director & COO are on initial interview. Onsite interviews include several panels of leaders and physicians from the hospital. I do not have a list until it is confirmed by the hospital executive assistant
Who has final say on hiring? The Admin Director & COO will make the final decision.
Salary Range: (BASED ON YEARS OF EXPERIENCE)
Min: $113,963
Midpoint: $142,459
Max: $170,955
15% Director Bonus
Sign-On & Relo Bonuses are negotiable
