Director of Surgical Services-Charleston,
SC
Shift: Full Time-No Weekends
This Medical Center is a 313-bed Healthcare facility in
Charleston, South Carolina. The hospital is well-known in the
community for its 24-hour emergency room and Level II Trauma
Center.
The Center features a wide array of specialized services,
including the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, a Breast Care Center,
and the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery. The quality
of these services have earned the facility many awards and
accreditations, such as a Chest Pain Center accreditation by the
American College of Cardiology and a Stroke Center accreditation
from The Joint Commission. Staff members say the supportive
management, emphasis on teamwork, and excellent work-life balance
are among the top reasons to work here.
Job Summary:
The Director of Surgical Services Department 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.
Job 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 which 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/Blood borne and
Airborne Pathogens.
- Enforces safe procedural site and patient verification
policy
- Monitors and responds to quality event reporting
Finance
- Supports new program strategies and/or program enhancements
which would expand patient services.
- Develops, prioritizes and defends a capital equipment
requests.
- Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures
proper utilization of organization’s financial resources.
Growth
- Advances the growth agenda for Surgical Services.
- Strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients,
staff, and payers in the community they serve
Community
- Demonstrates a poised and confident demeanor that reassures
others and commands respect within the organization and the
community.
- Develops and builds strategic internal and external
networks.
Supports System by:
- Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance
the agenda of unparalleled patient service
- Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and
“Mission and Value Statement”
- Performing other duties as assigned
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree MHA, MSN, MBA, or related field
preferred
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR
nursing required
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and/or
experience
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
General Comments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Reports to VP of Surgical Services
Vacancy Period: 90
Days
Reason for vacancy: incumbent left for
another opportunity
Level II Trauma - Busy - approx 21 OR’s
Types of Service: Cardiac, Ortho,
Thoracic, Urology and use of Robotic equipment
Type of culture: Close knit group-Team
oriented
Length of process: "In general, this
hiring manager will move quickly if she is interested in the
candidate."
Salary Range: Mid: $117K (3+ years of
experience), Max $145K (10+ years of experience).
Up to 15% annual performance incentive (bonus)
Relocation Assistance: $10K
