Director of Surgical Services

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the clinical and non-clinical operations of Surgical Services.  This position is accountable to ensure efficient patient flow, independently performs duties associated with human resources, financial and materials management; identifies and works to improve clinical and non-clinical processes through the use of QI/PI methodologies; and works to accomplish established strategic and departmental goals for Surgical Services. 

Functional areas reporting directly include Same Day Surgery, Recovery, OR, Reception and CSR.   The Director is responsible for independently providing direct management to two Patient Care Coordinator positions within SDS and OR, as well as all OR Circulating RN’s and Receptionists.  In addition to coordinating the internal day-to-day operations of Surgical Services, the Director shall work collaboratively to direct cross departmental processes related to care and business coordination. The Director shall be knowledgeable about clinical and regulatory standards established by State, AORN, Joint Commission and CRMC and possess skills to ensure departmental compliance with such standards. The Director of Surgical Services shall work closely with Surgeons, Medical Director of Peri-Operative Services, Surgical Services Administrator, other CRMC Directors and Managers. This position will require strong leadership and upper-management skills, independent decision making and problem solving skills and a high degree of self-initiative. 
 
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BA or BS degree in nursing is preferred. MN RN license and current CPR certification is required. CNOR certification is preferred. Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years direct patient care experience and a minimum of 5 years leadership experience.