Director Of Surgery

Description

POSITION TITLE: Surgery Nursing Director

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

EMPLOYEE

REPORTS TO:

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth.

The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Surgery Nursing Director is responsible for overseeing all peri-operative nursing duties within the Surgery Department including pre-op, intra-operative care & recovery room, ensuring regulatory compliance, adherence to nursing processes, and the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Surgery Nursing Director supervises all nursing duties of personnel in surgical areas and is responsible for the coordination of the Total Joint Program.

This role reports directly to the CAO but collaborates with the Director of Nursing on nursing-related matters and OR manager on all administrative and non-nursing technical aspects of OR management.

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2-5 years of experience in the OR, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing management.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with completion of a critical care class, including basic arrhythmia interpretation.
• Knowledge and experience in the perioperative care of surgical patients.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and make sound decisions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to promote conflict resolution and staff development.

• Direct and supervise nursing staff in the OR, post-anesthesia care unit, Central Supply, and surgical coordination.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards and ensure a safe environment for all patients in the surgical department.
• Review staff performance evaluations and ensure high standards of care are consistently met.
• Analyze and implement necessary changes in staffing patterns, training, and processes based on new demands from surgical procedures and equipment.
• Maintain a strong focus on patient care, staff morale, and productivity.
• Ensure regular and effective communication with staff, hold timely staff meetings, and provide opportunities for discussion of issues or concerns.
• Participate in maintaining the Quality Assurance Program, reviewing patient and staff incidents and complaints, and taking appropriate action as needed.