Registered Nurse Director - Surgical Services - Direct Hire - Days - Riverside, CA - Virtus Healthcare Staffing, LLC

Registered Nurse Director - Surgical Services

Location: Riverside, CA

Virtus Healthcare Staffing is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the Surgical Services department at our partner hospital in Riverside, CA. This crucial leadership role requires a dedicated individual with a passion for surgical excellence and a proven ability to inspire and guide a team of healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Surgical Services department, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and address challenges, implementing effective solutions and clear communication strategies.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and professional standards, and promoting a positive patient experience.
• Coach and mentor staff, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating individual development plans.
• Participate actively in hospital-wide committees and initiatives, representing the Surgical Services department and advocating for its needs.

Clinical Excellence & Quality Improvement:

• Enforce standards of care for surgical services and develop processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate a robust surgical services program that prioritizes quality patient care and aligns with the hospital's mission.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies related to patient, personnel, and environmental safety.
• Oversee a Performance Improvement (PI) program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

Operational & Fiscal Management:

• Ensure the department's operational excellence by delivering quality services efficiently and effectively.
• Adhere to the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policies.
• Monitor and respond to quality event reporting.
• Support new program strategies and/or program enhancements to expand patient services.
• Develop, prioritize, and advocate for capital equipment requests.
• Manage the department's fiscal resources responsibly, ensuring proper utilization and cost-effectiveness.

Growth & Development:

• Advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services, striving to become the OR of choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, commanding respect and inspiring confidence within the organization and community.
• Develop and build strategic internal and external networks.
• Promote positive patient interactions and unparalleled patient service.
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct " philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement. "

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing is required; a Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of California.
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification is preferred.
• CSSM (Certified Surgical Services Manager) certification is preferred.