Director of Medical and Surgical Services/OR

Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire a Director of Medical and Surgical Services/ORFull-time position availablePlacement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM/CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM/CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.**** After applying through ZipRecruiter, please visit our website at chcm.us to download our application. Send your completed application and resume to our HR email address. Thank you ****Listed below is the job description:STATEMENT OF PURPOSEResponsible for planning, organizing, contracting, marketing, directing, and staffing of Medical Surgical and Surgical Services. Will oversee manpower, materials, technical information and financial resources to produce quality services to physicians, and to care for patients and their families. Represents the hospital and Medical Surgical and Surgical Service in appropriate activities, plans and markets medical surgical and surgical programs, maintains active communication/interfaces with interdepartmental managers, and surgical staff. Provides a mechanism for ensuring quality care and med/surg and surgical staff competency._________________________________________________________________________________________________________QUALIFICATIONSA current and valid California R.N. license, BSN preferred. BCLS and ACLS required. Must have a minimum combined experience of 3 years clinical nursing experience in the Medical Surgical Services with progressive management experience and a minimum of 1 year experience in a Surgical Services (Peri-operative) arena. ECT and Special Procedures experience preferred. A minimum of 3-years experience in ECT and OR recovery._________________________________________________________________________________________________________PHYSICAL DEMANDSOccasional sitting and reaching. Constant walking and standing. Frequent bending. Frequent lifting up to 30 pounds. Frequent pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds. Constant color and depth perception. Constant exposure to stressful situations. Constant public or patient contact._________________________________________________________________________________________________________WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent exposure to noise. Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes. Frequent exposure to cold and heat. Frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals and general cleaning chemicals. Frequent working with moving machinery._________________________________________________________________________________________________________MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)* Management Accountabilities Manager’s conduct conforms to the Management Principles, Mission, Vision, Values, and Code of Conduct of College Hospital. Provides timely & objective feedback on employee job performance before or within two weeks of performance evaluation due date; rewards exemplary behavior; administers performance improvement plans including disciplinary action as necessary. Documents on-going staff meetings, orientation and in-service training activities. Effectively protects all health information from unauthorized access per HIPAA regulations and all applicable local and state laws. Demonstrates compliance with all applicable standards of regulatory agencies by developing & maintaining policies, procedures & criteria based job descriptions that comply with applicable regulatory & accreditation agencies. Demonstrates the ability to forecast annual budgets for staffing and departmental needs; maintains department monthly expenditures; takes appropriate action to adjust accounts during the budgeted year, i.e. overages. Demonstrates the ability to keep up with the demands of the position: delegates responsibilities appropriately. Demonstrates the ability to make sound judgments by identifying, assessing, and communicating appropriately. Demonstrates the ability to effect, implement and maintain changes. Demonstrates & communicates support for Administration’s goals & directives, and responds to required Administrative deadlines. Attends and participates in required management meetings and seminars. Demonstrates continual professional development: maintains required certifications for position; interviews and selects qualified employees in accordance with current criteria based job descriptions. Attends to personal affairs to avoid any interference with productivity. Demonstrates an understanding of the Hospital’s Fire/Disaster Safety Manual by knowing personal as well as departmental role in the case of a code; has oriented staff to such. Functions with an awareness of patient safety issues and applies basic principles of safety as identified within the facility. Ensures that staff follows the occurrence reporting policy and procedure in reporting any potential safety issues.*Job Specific Accountabilities Effectively collects and analyzes data to determine staffing patterns and overall Medical Surgical and Surgical Services Nursing staffing plans. Makes timely nursing rounds to assess the quality of patient care and to identify process problems. Effectively investigates issues, concerns and patient complaints concerning Nursing and/or departmental issues. Takes appropriate action. Assesses cost control measures for appropriateness and effectiveness. Oversees operational budget for expenditures based upon patient volume. Maintains staffing productivity levels. Prepares reports and records as necessary to assist in the provision of community of patient care or as required by various Federal, State, community or hospital agencies. Effectively maintains compliance with nursing care standards, hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency requirements. Reviews departmental performance as measured against standards of the JCAHO as well as those established by the governing board. (Title 22, COPs, Patient Rights, etc). Assures safety of all staff and patients through continuous monitoring of all departments for compliance with safety programs, policies and procedure as appropriate. Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures, utilizes proper techniques, and adapts techniques to needs of individual patients. Demonstrates knowledge of legal aspects of nursing. Strictly follows the principles of asepsis, infection and Standard Precautions, demonstrates thorough knowledge of sterile technique for preparation and completion of surgical procedure. Demonstrates the ability to perform in an accurate and precise manner in crisis and emergency situations when time is critical. Demonstrates knowledge of marketing techniques. Plans time with physicians to discuss patient issues. Effectively serves on committees including, but not limited to: Department Managers, Safety, Infection Control, Med/Surg, and Quality Management. Oversees orientation, in-service training and continuing education of all staff in the medical and surgical services. Effectively performs additional duties as position requires.* Customer Service Exhibits behavior that is courteous, compassionate, polite, friendly, and respectful towards patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers and extends self to make patients, visitors, clinical staff, and peers feel welcome and respected.Reports to: Chief Nursing OfficerCompany DescriptionCollege Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.We provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.We have been doing so since 1987.Our medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.

Salary : $75 - $90