Title: :Director of Surgical Services
Status: Full-Time
Location: Ottumwa, IA
Salary: Salary to be discussed during phone screen with Bryant Staffing Solutions recruiter
Bonus: Negotiable sign-on bonus
Relocation: Partial assistance is available
Visa: :No visa sponsorships supported
Job Description: :
The Director of Surgical Services is a registered professional nurse who assumes 24-hour accountability and responsibility for overall Surgical Services operations. Responsible for selection of staff and implementation of the service structure, as well as, maintaining the patient-centered culture of the hospital. Responsible for the management of multiple aspects within the patient care environment, monitoring and maintaining clinical standards of care, and is accountable for appropriate staffing resources to provide quality patient care. Participates in or chairs committees, work groups, and meetings as deemed necessary. He/she provides organizational leadership in the development, implementation, and maintenance of service consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan.
Responsibilities:

• Practices safe work habits, comply with safety rules and regulations, adhere to safety policies, and demonstrates competency in all applicable safety policies and procedure.

• Promotes sound fiscal operation by implementing an effective budgeting process for their defined service line.

• Assures effective leadership and management of human resources within their defined service line.

• Facilitates positive medical staff relationships with their defined service line.

• Facilitates the delivery of quality patient care to patients and families within their defined service line.

• Meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations.

• Promotes effective intra/inter-department and organization relationships.

• Promotes strategic service line development through growth and recognition.

• Demonstrates initiatives in professional development.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: :

• RN License in Iowa or Compact License

• 5 years of Surgical Services experience

• 2 years of clinical nursing leadership experience

• Must have a completed ASN or BSN

• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS

• CNOR certification is preferred

• Knowledgeable in the care and handling of patient populations served

• Demonstrates ability in planning for the provision of care (eg, policy/procedure development, competency requirements/staff development plans, etc.) for patients in all age groups including, but not limited to, consideration of the special needs and behavior of each respective group

• Must possess good communication skills, strong leadership, and interpersonal relations skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to make decisions quickly and communicate the basis on which the decision was made