Overview
The Director of Surgical Services is a Registered Nurse with clinical experience in the care of the surgical patient population. This director is a member of the Nursing Administration Team and reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. He/she must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the administrative and health care team and must be able to effectively lead others. This director is responsible for providing clinical and operational oversight to the units he/she manages and is responsible for ensuring the standards of care are met for the patients served. He/she is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and that staffing goals are met in the units managed. This director is responsible for the coordination of patient care, performance improvement and clinical operations of the units he/she manages. The Surgical Services Director is a working manager and may provide direct or indirect patient care within the hospital.
*Essential Functions*
Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development and training, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Provides clinical guidance and oversight to the patient care delivered. Coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
Ensures the patient care delivered follows nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes positive outcomes, avoids harms to patients and promotes health and healing.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to provide care to the patients.
*Organizational Expectations*
Actively participates in the Foundational 5 Safety Behaviors and implements/sustains such tactics, reports unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of outcome.
Uphold the facilities Core Values:
Champion Patient Care
Do the Right Thing
Embrace Individuality
Act with Kindness
Make a Difference Together
*Job Requirements*
*Minimum Education*
Must possess an active RN license in the state of TN or hold a compact state RN license with the intent to obtain a TN license within 30 days of hire.
*Required Skills*
BLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
ACLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
PALS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
CNOR – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
CRCST – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
Must possess strong computer skills and have the ability to work with multiple computer systems
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided
Must possess the ability to work well under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.
*Minimum Work Experience*
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a perioperative setting. Previous management, leadership, or house supervision experience preferred.
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**Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski*
**Title:** *Manager Surgical Services*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Pulaski*
**Requisition ID:** *7415-3211*
