Director Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Southeast Suburb of Salt Lake City, UT

Our client is a first-class community hospital that is constantly growing to provide excellent healthcare for the people of the southwest Salt Lake Valley. Over the past few years, the hospital has tripled in size and recently completed a major expansion project which increased its size to 170+ beds. Substantial investment in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment has helped the hospital attract a top-notch medical staff and a team of highly-skilled nurses. The entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert medical care in a warm, family-friendly environment.

They have engaged our firm to identify new leadership for their 12 OR Surgical Services Department, which covers inpatient and outpatient (ASC) surgical services.

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and influencing department activities and the delivery of patient care. The Director must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on his or her assigned units. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient\'s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient\'s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures and skills check lists.

Must be able to respect diversity of each individual\'s values, culture, spiritual beliefs, and other socio-economic issues in addressing the needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers. The Director maintains operations within budgetary parameters. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, physicians, and other health team members while maintaining professional nursing standards. Ensures that care is of the best quality, is cost contained, and is carried out in an expeditious manner. Manages staff members in the Emergency Department. Consults with staff, physicians and Chief Clinical Officer on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains and participates in hospital and department performance improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Utah State RN license, BSN, or Masters preferred.
• Must have current BLS and ACLS Certifications.
• BLS Certification (CPR) issued by American Heart Association AHA Healthcare Provider is required.
• Must have at least 5 years clinical nursing experience in Surgical Services with at least 5 years experience in the management of operations and budgets preferred, or the ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency after successful completion of a training program.

Our client offers an aggressive compensation package DOE, great benefits, possible sign on bonus and relocation assistance for the right candidate, and the opportunity to work with some of the best physicians and clinicians in the US!

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