Our prestigious client is looking for Director, Surgical Services in Sterling, Virginia, 20166



Major Responsibilities:

Service

• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication.

• Actively participates in service, departmental and hospital-wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.

• Advances the customer experience in Surgical Services.



People

• Coaches subordinates providing feedback; constructive critique of work; facilitates individual development plan; and documents their job performance.

• Adheres to all Human Resource policies.

• Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.

• Facilitates evidence-based employee engagement practices.

• Effectively builds strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals.

• Participate in employee and patient rounding. Identifies and mentor potential future leaders



Quality

• Enforces standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing surgical services program that assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission.

• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety

• Oversees a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.

• Responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.

• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

• Enforces safe procedural site and patient verification policy

• Monitors and response to quality event reporting

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

•Bachelor's degree Required; Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field Preferred

•3+ years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR nursing Required

•3+ years of experience in a leadership role Preferred

Current experience in a short term acute care facility is a must.



Licenses, Certifications, & Training:

•Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation Required

•Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Preferred

•Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) Preferred

 

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental, 401-K, Vacation Time & more!

Up to 15% annual performance incentive. 

Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.