Job Description​

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Director to provide operational management and business development of the Surgical Services Department. This position leads multiple managers while supporting the day-to-day operations of the department.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Peri-anesthesia Services
• Main Operating Rooms
• Neurosurgery Operating Rooms
• Endoscopy Department
• Sterile Processing Department

This director will work collaboratively with other departments within the hospital to improve the patient experience and outcomes. This is a great opportunity to use quantitative skills and experience to analyze data to drive performance, better workflow optimization, and enhance overall operations of the Surgical Services Department.

The Work:

• Effectively plan for the future of Surgical Services based on organizational and environmental knowledge.
• Create a clear vision to which employees and physicians can subscribe and be aligned.
• Positioning Surgical Services as a market leader recognized for streamlined, efficient and effective work processes.
• Cultivate a work environment that promotes the delivery of outstanding clinical care by an engaged and highly satisfied workforce composed of employees and physicians.
• Develop policies and procedures consistent with clinical best practices.
• Recommend staffing requirements based on volume, severity of illness and standards for care delivery.

We are seeking to fill the role of Director of Surgical Services with a leader who is proactive, collaborative, analytical and solutions driven. To be successful, you will need to be employee and patient focused while keeping quality and safety in the Operating Rooms a top priority. A strong ability to build relationships with staff, peers, and physicians is essential. We are looking for a mentor who enjoys developing others and helping them achieve their goals.

Relocation is available

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The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.