Registered Nurse; RN) Director, Surgical Services

Los Alamos Medical Center ispartof Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Weare driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-beingso you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director of Surgical Services, joining our team, you'reembracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

A Director of Surgical Services who excels in this role will perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation and directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives:

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
• Skilled in the application of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff

Applicants should have a current state RN license andpossessa bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification isrequiredwithin
  30 daysof hire.
• ACLS and PALS arerequiredwithin six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO
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  Life, accident, critical illness,hospital indemnity insurance, short-and-long-term disability, paid familyleaveandpaid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth
  :
  
  Higher education andcertificationtuitionassistance, loanassistanceand 401(k) retirement package andcompany match.
• Employee Well-being
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  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental healthservicesand discount programs).
• Professional Development
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  Ongoing learningandcareer advancement opportunities.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lis

Los Alamos Medical Center
is a47-bedacute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Los Alamos community for over 70 years. We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program

"Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies withall applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."