Director, Surgical Services
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Base Salary - USD $137,000 to $155,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
When you join our Community Built On Care, you will find a diverse team of dedicated nurses who work together with one goal: to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections and work alongside team members who are passionate about improving our patients’ lives. Here, we value employees’ growth and work hard in cultivating a nurturing work environment where you can develop your skills as a nursing professional. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, quality care.
Director Surgical Services Position Summary
Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role that supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination, and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. The position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders, and department strategic planning.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers. Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.
SUPERVISES:
Nursing staff.
Qualifications - External
THE DIRECTOR SURGICAL SERVICES FT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management, or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: MSN.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: For Wound Care: Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: For Wound Care - WOCN
COMPENSATION
Base Salary - USD $137,000 to $155,000