Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $43 to $48 per hour in Saint Ignace, MI

The Surgery Director responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to : Plans, directs, supervises, coordinates and actively assists with the daily activities in the department within Surgical Services. Assists medical staff leadership in the development of the surgical service in terms of scale and scope. Lead the initiative to implement a strategic plan for the future direction of surgical services in collaboration with leadership. Lead the performance improvement activities within the department and serve as department representative on interdisciplinary teams. Lead the department in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards on behalf of the department as a multidisciplinary team leader. Determines and maintains the staffing and scheduling patterns to provide coverage for the designated hours of operations in all areas of responsibility. In tandem with Human Resources, is responsible for the hiring, disciplining and discharging of employees according to system policies. Coaches and counsels staff as needed. Coordinates cross-training and orientation of all staff within the areas of responsibility. Assures the majority of staff receives appropriate cross training to achieve efficient staff use through flexibility in job roles. Collaborates with physicians, all levels of management and other departments in planning for coordinated services for the patient. Coordinates and integrates intradepartmental and interdepartmental services within the scope of responsibility. Monitors, evaluates, and acts to improve the quality of surgical care rendered in the department of surgery. Recommends departmental budget content and helps to monitor expenses for compliance.