Director Surgical Services

Franciscan Health Crown Point 12750 S Francis Dr Crown Point, Indiana 46307 Within Franciscan, the Director of Surgical Services provides strategic direction and operational oversight of a department, and is responsible for conducting inpatient and outpatient Perioperative Services. This vital role develops strategic plans, implements new programs, identifies short and long-term goals in congruence with hospital and department goals, and enforces overall standards of care. This position, also, monitors the effectiveness of the patient care delivery system, and revises as needed. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Coordinate processes with physicians, nurses, department heads or other healthcare professionals to align interdepartmental functioning, strategic goals, and expectations of patient care and team behavior. Evaluate the quality of patient care provided by department staff by using standards of practice, patient outcomes and other quality indicators, to include peer review, incident reports, use of policies and procedures, evaluation of equipment, supplies and products. Provide expert input and collaborate with other Healthcare professionals, to ensure appropriate resources are available for department performance improvement initiatives. Collaborate with other departments within the hospital to align interdepartmental functioning, goals, and expectations. Lead projects or assignments to implement strategies that will offer a leading edge to the organization. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree Nursing - Required Master's Degree Nursing or Business administration - Preferred 6 years Surgery - Preferred 3 years successful management/supervisory - Required Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board Indiana - Required TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.