Title Director - Surgical Services

Position Overview

• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: M-F; 6 am - 3:30 pm; no weekends; covers Admin on Call once a month
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Blount
• Benefits for eligible positions include:generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for Surgical Services.

• Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and ensures compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and directs internal/external audits.
• Direct and evaluate all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.
• Remove obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing for an accredited program OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of nursing experience with 2 years leadership experience required;
• 10 years nursing experience with 5 years leadership experience preferred.
• Active RN license in the state of Alabama.