Director of Surgical Services - NURSE: OR / SURGICAL SVCS

The Director is responsible for integrating their department's services with the hospitals primary functions. The director coordinates and integrates services within their department(s) and with other departments. The director develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. The director recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care/service and assures the qualifications and competence of those staff members (who are not licensed independent practitioners) meet the needs of patient care and non-patient care services. The director provides orientation, in-service training, and continuing education of all persons in their department(s). The director continuously assesses and improves their department's performance and maintains appropriate quality control program. The director recommends space and other resources needed by the department and participates in selecting outside resources needed by their department(s). Participates in Cardiovascular Continuous Quality Improvement. Participates in CV multidisciplinary team as regular or ad hoc member.

Director of Surgical Services position directs perioperative services including OR Surgery, Endoscopy, Recovery, Pre-Admit. 4 OR suites. Averaging about 228 cases per month including CV.

51FTE's

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current La. RN licensure. ACLS and/or PALS required if staff in the department require the certification. Healthcare provider CPR required.

Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years clinical experience and Two (2) years progressive leadership in area of expertise. Must have Cardiovascular experience.

Special Qualifications: Area certification preferred. Effective communication skills required