Director Surgical Services-Temecula Valley Hospital

Responsibilities emecula Valley Hospital Temecula Valley Hospital (TVH), part of Southwest Healthcare, brings advanced technology, innovative programs, patient-centered and family sensitive care to area residents.

The hospital features private patient rooms; emergency care; advanced cardiac and stroke care; orthopedics; general and surgical specialties.

TVH is nationally recognized for Patient Safety designated by The Leapfrog Group as a Top Hospital in both and and has received 10 A Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, most recently in Spring .

The hospital was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals - for Heart Attack, Heart Failure and Stroke, Pneumonia and COPD, as well as the Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.

TVH is a DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has received eight Women’s Choice Award Achievements as One of America’s Best Hospitals for Stroke Care and One of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety.

Other accolades include : the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target : Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target : Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, Mission Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center GOLD PLUS, Mission Lifeline® - NSTEMI GOLD, Blue Distinction® Center Designation for Quality in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries, The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement, first hospital in the state of California to achieve certification as a Gluten-Free Food Service facility, 3 Star Medicare Hospital Compare Rating, the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation, the honor of the Inland Empire’s Top Workplaces and , has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment-including Cardiac Medical Intervention, Cardiac Rhythm Programs and Cardiac Surgery.

For more information, please visit The Director of Surgical Services assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24 hour responsibility for total management of the Surgical Services Department.

Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services.

Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts. Accountable to assure that HCAPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges.

Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives. Has ongoing dialogue with nurses both one on one and in monthly staff and clinical unit.

Is proactive in identifying needs of staff and resolves issues to improve patient care and supports nursing leadership direction.

Is a positive reactor assuring new initiatives and practices are followed consistently without bias. Qualifications EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE : Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field Five to Seven years of clinical experience in Surgical Services as a Registered Nurse Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in Surgical Services CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES : Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association preferred Specialty Certification preferred This opportunity offers the following : Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan k plan with company match One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

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