DIRECTOR OF SURGICAL SERVICES

Director of Surgical Services
Thermopolis
Posted 3 months ago

Impekkable, an award-winning healthcare consulting/hospital management, and staffing firm is looking for a permanent Director of Surgical Services to work with a hospital in Thermopolis, WY.

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • Pay Range: $ 56 – 79.88/hour DOE
  • $25K sign-on bonus w/ 2-year commitment (paid in 3 increments over 2 years)
  • Relocation Assistance provided
  • Onsite in Thermopolis, WY
  • Amazing team and leadership!

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Mentors and coaches’ subordinates:
    • Oversee hiring, training and development of staff as well as performance appraisal, documentation of deficiencies, performance recognition and disciplinary action
  • Participates, as a key member of the Nursing Leadership team for the assigned clinical function, in the development of strategies, initiatives and programs addressing matters such as provision of new services, standardization of procedures across the organization, increasing market share.
  • Responsible for maximizing resources, cross-selling services, improving cost-effectiveness of clinical services provided, enhancing patient outcomes/satisfaction and achieving critical success factors of the Organization.
  • Conducts and/or participates in a variety of staff and committee meetings including regularly held surgical committees; Represents assigned areas to other departments and external agencies to coordinate activities, identify issues, resolve problems and share information.
  • Displays financial acumen and resource management, overseeing departmental budget and productivity.
  • Organize, direct, plan, and manage the services offered through the PACU, Ambulatory, and Endoscopy departments and remain in compliance with standards of care determined by regulatory agencies.
  • Provides support to the surgeon, registered nurses, certified surgical techs, and CRNA in the operating room.
  • Ensure clinical care is delivered in a safe, effective manner in compliance with relevant statutes, rules and regulations as well as professional practice.
  • Monitors and evaluates new or revised regulatory agency and industry laws, regulations and standards applicable to assigned areas and ensures that assigned activities comply with all requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • The above duties are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

  • Directly manages and supervises all surgical and ambulatory services.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required.
  • 5 years of relevant nursing experience required, including 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity preferred.
  • Familiarity with Wyoming State Nurse Practice Act and Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation preferred.

Licensure/Certification

  • BLS required
  • Course certification in ACLS or willingness to obtain within one year of employment (required)
  • Current TNCC, CNOR or willingness to obtain within one year of employment (preferred)
  • Current Wyoming Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain upon hire (required)

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to act as a patient advocate.
  • Ability to interact with patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
  • Ability to interact assertively and tactfully when dealing with conflict and in group solving activities.
  • Ability to demonstrate a professional, open minded approach in identifying problems and resolving problems/conflicts.

 

Please send your resume or questions in confidence to:

Amy Lowe

Senior Recruiting Director

Impekkable

Amy.Lowe@impekkable.net

Mobile – 972.921.1864 (call or text)

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