Wyoming County Community Health System is looking to hire a full-time Director of Surgical Services. Under the supervisor of the Director of Nursing, this position is responsible for the provision of professional nursing services including the daily management and direction and supervision of functions specific to the unit. The director is responsible for day to day services and coordination of care on the assigned units.

Typical Work Activities:

• Provide day to day operational services as assigned within Surgical Services;
• Services on assigned hospital and outside committees as assigned;
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness;
• Maintains clinical competence in providing Nursing Care to all patients regardless of setting;
• Acts as a nursing resource for all nursing units;
• Attends in-service educational programs yearly;
• Ensures overall functioning of Surgical Services and in collaboration with WCCHS managers;
• Responsible for assuring that nursing care objectives are met for the Surgical Services Department;
• Facilitates a two-way flow of information between nursing personnel and the Director of Nursing;
• Maintains direct patient contact and involvement in patient care in all areas of the hospital;
• Maintains responsibility for the investigation process of quality/risk issues in Surgical Services;
• Organizes Surgical Services structure and plans, directs, and supervises in collaboration with other nursing leadership and the Director of Nursing;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school diploma AND graduation from a regionally accredited college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree, Master's degree preferred, with a license to practice and registered under the laws of NYS; and

2. Minimum of 5 years' experience as a nursing leader in direct clinical supervision

3. Two (2) years recent clinical leadership in Surgical Services.

4. Evidence of leadership and management continuing education activities.

5. A broad knowledge of nursing and infection prevention and ability to apply necessary skills and techniques.

3. Current PALS, ACLS and BLS Certification or within 6 months of hire.

NOTE: AORN Certification is preferred.

Minimum of 3 satisfactory professional references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• recent clinical leadership in surgical services: 2 years (Required)
• nursing leader in direct clinical supervision: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person