What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Surgical Services position at Shasta Regional Medical Center?
Overview
The Director of Surgical Services (OR) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of all surgical services within the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Ambulatory Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Robotic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. Your primary objective will be to enhance patient care quality and ensure the safety and efficiency of surgical interventions. This individual ensures the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and the effective management of surgical personnel, resources, and workflows. The role encompasses both administrative and clinical functions, requiring collaboration with medical staff, hospital leadership, and external partners.
Responsibilities
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/ Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? Shast Regional Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Pay Transparency
Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $130,000.00 to $170,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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The Director of Surgical Services (OR) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of all surgical services within the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Ambulatory Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Robotic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. Your primary objective will be to enhance patient care quality and ensure the safety and efficiency of surgical interventions. This individual ensures the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and the effective management of surgical personnel, resources, and workflows. The role encompasses both administrative and clinical functions, requiring collaboration with medical staff, hospital leadership, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clinical leadership for all surgical departments, including inpatient and outpatient operating rooms, pre-op and post-op care, sterile processing, and ancillary surgical services.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance surgical services, increase efficiency, and support growth.
- Oversee staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure safe and effective surgical operations.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA).
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathways.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), patient outcomes, and staff performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead and support staff recruitment, retention, training, and professional development.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Serve as a liaison between surgical services and executive leadership, providing regular updates and recommendations.
- Manage capital planning for surgical equipment and technology investments.
- Promote patient-centered care and operational excellence throughout the surgical continuum.
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current, unrestricted and valid California state license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- 2 years of Supervisory/Management experience.
- 2 years of experience in Surgical Nursing
- Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/ Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety.
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality , compassion and community!
Why Prime Healthcare? Shast Regional Medical Center , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Pay Transparency
Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on employment status, i.e. full-time, part-time, per diem or temporary. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $130,000.00 to $170,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
Salary : $130,000 - $170,000