City/State

Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Director of Surgical Services

Position Status : Full-time, Day Shift

Position Location: Onsite at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA

SWRMC has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can labor, birth, and recover postpartum in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and "smart" operating rooms.

SWRMC offers a full range of healthcare services to residents of Williamsburg and surrounding communities. Located within Virginia's "historic triangle" which includes Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Jamestown, the area is home to some of Virginia's most popular tourist attractions. As a result, SWRMC provides services to many out-of-town visitors requiring healthcare services while visiting the historic Williamsburg area.

SWRMC distinctions include:

• Magnet Recognition from American Nurse Credentialing Center

• Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Gold Level from the American College of Emergency Physician

• SWRMC ICU Gold Level Beacon Award for Excellence from American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

• Leapfrog Top Hospital "A" rating for care.

• US News & World Report Best Maternity Care

• Best Hospital for Innovation and Inclusion in Women's Health (Health Magazine)

• Humana Performance-Based Maternity Program Gold

• Da Vinci robot (2023) (new technology to support some of our General and Urology cases with the intent to add Gyn procedures-allows our community the access to technology they might normally would travel to obtain.)

• Program development- Vascular Access Team, IR program growth and development; New Foot and Ankle Program

Position Summary:

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall management and operation of the surgical services department. The director plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the delivery of patient care services in the surgical services department. The role will also manage the department's budget and is responsible for ensuring that the department meets all regulatory requirements. This role will work closely with the Chief of Surgery, as well as other members of the surgical team, to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to patients.

As a full-service medical center, we are looking for an experienced director for Surgical Services to lead a full service Surgical Service Department.

Serving the upper and middle Peninsula, SWRMC has all essential hospital and emergency care technology as well as a full range of outpatient services. The director will be key to the continuance of high-quality care throughout Surgical Services, which is known for its quality care.

Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, the director will oversee the coordination and daily operations of surgical Services located on the SWRMC campus. The director will be supported by 3 managers, supervisors and 148 skillful FTEs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, control, plan, organize, and evaluate the timely, effective, and efficient delivery of the department's operations on a 24-hour basis.
• Ensure that the department performs to the highest possible standard within the resources made available, thus ensuring the delivery of quality care and service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Accountability for the departmental budget and Position Control, ensuring the consistent application of the hospital's policies and procedures and foster teamwork within and between areas of responsibility.
• Promote specialized knowledge and skills through the support of staff education and professional development.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.

Minimum Requirements:

• BNS required, MSN preferred
• 5 years Healthcare Management experience
• 10 years of Nursing experience
• Virginia RN license or compact/multi-state license

Diversity and Inclusion at Sentara

Our vision is that everyone brings the strengths that come with diversity to work with them every day. When we are achieving our vision, we have team members that feel they belong and can be their authentic selves, and our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.

We are realizing this vision through our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, which has three pillars: A diverse and talented workforce, an inclusive and supportive workplace, and outreach and engagement with our community. We have made remarkable strides in these areas over the past several years and, as our world continues to evolve, we know our work is never done.

Our strategies focus on both structural inclusion, which looks at our organizational structures, processes, and practices; as well as behavioral inclusion, which evaluates our mindsets, skillsets, and relationships. Together, these strategies are moving our organization forward in an environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and belonging for all.

Please visit the link below to learn more about Sentara's commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Sentara's Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SentaraOverview
For more than a decade, Modern Healthcare magazine has ranked Sentara Health as one of the nation's top integrated healthcare systems. That's because we are dedicated to growth, innovation, and patient safety at more than 300 sites of care in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including 12 acute care hospitals.
Sentara Benefits
As the third-largest employer in Virginia, Sentara Health was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's best large employers. We offer a variety of amenities to our employees, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement funds with matching contribution
• Supplemental insurance policies, including legal, Life Insurance and AD&D among others
• Work Perks program including discounted movie and theme park tickets among other great deals
• Opportunities for further advancement within our organization

Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within avibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For information about our employee benefits, please visit:Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)Join our team!We are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, and growth!

Please Note: The yearly Flu Vaccination is required for employment.

Note: Sentara Health offers employees comprehensive health care and retirement benefits designed with you and your family's well-beingin mind. Ourbenefits packages are designed to change with you by meeting yourneeds now and anticipating what comes next. You have a variety of options for medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability, and voluntary benefits as well as Paid Time Off in the form of sick time, vacation time and paid parental leave. Team Members have the opportunity to earn an annual flat amount Bonus payment if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Job Summary

Assumes responsibility and accountability for strategic planning and success of surgical services. Responsible for increasing volumes that have strategic and positive financial impact on the current and future success of the hospital. Coordinates the development and marketing of new services. Contributes to the success of the hospital through achievement of system, hospital and departmental goals and objectives.
Master's degree preferred

Qualifications:

N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia, Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State LicenseManagement, Nursing

Skills

Active Learning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Leadership, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Mgmt of Financial Resources, Mgmt of Material Resources, Mgmt of Staff Resources, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Monitoring, Persuasion, Project Management, Quality Control Analysis, Reading Comprehension, Science, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking { 5 more}

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.