Director of Surgical Services

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Summary: The Director of Surgical Services, acting with the Chief of Anesthesia and Medical Director is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care of the patient in the surgical suite. In addition to being responsible for the nursing care rendered in the surgical suite; the Director is accountable for the following units: Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Pre-Op, Recovery and Pre-Admissions. The director is responsible for the development, implementation and administration of policies assuring a safe environment for both patients and employees. The acquisition of and the maintenance of operative equipment, supplies, and instrumentation is the responsibility of the Director.

Accountability: The Director of Surgical Services is accountable to both the Director of Nursing and Chief Executive Officer.
Responsibilities:
I. Administration
The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the management, supervision and
support of Pre-Op, Recovery, Pre-Admissions, Sterile Processing and the Operating Room perioperative nursing staff, surgical
technologists, licensed practical nurses and ancillary staff personnel employed by the hospital. The Director of Surgical Services also serves as the Orthopedic Coordinator for the facility.
A. Planning
1. Participates with administration in the planning for future needs of the Hospital, including the following:
a. Personnel
b. Program development
c. Instruments and equipment
d. Interagency relationships
e. Policy development
f. Budgetary goals and needs
2. Understands and utilizes knowledge of Hospitals philosophy and objectives in directing activities of the staff.
3. Participates in the annual budget accountability.
4. Participates in the evaluation of departmental programs and activities of the staff.
5. Collaborates with administrative staff on special projects and other assignments.

B. Management
1. Is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the Hospitals perioperative and ancillary staff.
2. Acts as resource to clinical nurses for problem identification and problem resolution in regard to staff job functions in the Hospital.
3. Determines the need for and makes recommendations concerning new or revised policies and procedures.
4. Ensures that existing policies and procedures are understood and implemented by Hospital staff.
5. Is aware of trends in nursing and health care management through professional publications, library facilities, lectures and continuing education activities.
6. Responsible for hiring, training, disciplinary and termination of perioperative staff.
7. Participates in administrative team meetings.
8. Participates in continuing quality improvement activities, initiates and tabulates results, reports to Administration and Chief of Surgery quarterly or as needed.

C. Supervision
1. Responsible for developing the roles and responsibilities of the Hospital perioperative staff.
2. Available to staff for guidance, counseling and advice as needed.
3. Communicates effectively with administrative and clinic staff to ensure that all necessary information is disseminated.
4. Acts as liaison to clinic/hospital staff.
5. Listens to and acts upon requests, complaints, and suggestions for improvement of service from medical staff, hospital staff and clinic staff.

II. Clinical
The Surgical Services Director is clinically competent in surgical specialties offered by the Hospital.
A. Practice
1. Planning
a. Develops Hospital goals and objectives, makes recommendations to the Chief of Surgery and Administrators.
b. Participates in planning for new surgical programs and or procedures.

2. Implementation
a. Collaborates with clinical nurses to develop, implement, and evaluate instrumentation and resources.
b. Assists in evaluation of new policies, procedures, instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
3. Evaluation
a. Evaluates effectiveness of ancillary support activities. Recommends and implements changes as necessary.
b. Evaluates the effectiveness of OR policies and procedures.
Recommends and implements change as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Current state RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• CNOR is preferred.
• BSN with minimum of three (3) years perioperative experience or Associate Degree in
• nursing with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Benefits:

• Seven paid holidays
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer contribution
• Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.