DIRECTOR OF SURGICAL SERVICES
Company: Cary Medical Center
Location: Caribou
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: Under general direction of Cary
Medical Center's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director of
Surgical Services is responsible for planning, organizing, and
directing of the operations and staff (clinical and non-clinical)
of the Surgical Services Department (Inpatient Operating Room,
Outpatient Surgical Services, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and Central
Sterile). The Director of Surgical Services participates in
business development activities, while providing overall direction
and management, operational planning, administrative coordination
and implementation of programs and activities related to surgical
services. Essential Job Duties:
- Develops and sustains an environment in the patient care units
that support excellence and innovation in clinical nursing practice
and patient care through assessing, planning, implementing, and
evaluating programs and standards that support positive patient
care outcomes
- Performs a variety of staff management functions including the
interviewing, hiring, evaluating, counseling, and terminating of
assigned management and support staff
- Facilitates and develops the budget including estimates of
future personnel and equipment needs; ensures that hospital
resources are optimally utilized through participating in strategic
planning and financial budgeting processes, and development of
practices that achieve specific objectives and resolution of
unfavorable performance variances; provides leadership and
implements strategies to provide cost effective quality care
- Provides coaching, mentoring, support and consultation to
staff; serves as role model in professional behavior and leadership
skills, problem-solving ability and interpersonal skills
- Delegate's authority and accountability to nursing staff for
clinical nursing practice and patient care decisions that are
consistent with professional standards, regulatory agencies and
organizational policies and procedures
- Identifies patient and family needs of the populations served;
recommends and/or develops new programs and services to meet those
needs; assures that age specific equipment, supplies and
educational resources are available for assigned
units/services
- Collaborates with Administration and physicians to identify
future opportunities, and define the direction of Surgical
Services; develops, and implements plans to achieve identified
goals, including OR efficiency, productivity and patient through
put targets across perioperative continuum
- Maintains an ongoing departmental Quality Improvement Plan and
process consistent with the organizational Quality Management Plan;
develops and implements unit specific standards, policies and
procedures that guide and support the provision of care and
services; continuously assesses and improves assigned departments'
performance while enhancing service
- Reviews appropriate financial reports and makes appropriate
modifications in processes and/or services to reduce costs
associated with supplies, staffing, service agreements and/or
identifies sound alternatives for purchasing equipment and
supplies
- Participates in committees, work groups, and meetings at as
appropriate
- Assures interdisciplinary performance improvement programs are
active, maintained, and ongoing. Follows up to ensure that
complaints have been satisfactorily handled. Collaborates to
maintain a focus on providing excellent clinical services
- Participates in strategic planning as it relates to patient
care
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars,
workshops, in-services, current literature and professional
affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in fields of
expertise; supports and promotes education and research
- Maintains clinical skills by assisting with staffing needs as
needed.
- Complies with state, local, and federal laws and regulations.
Other Responsibilities:
- Meet the identified organizational requirements, work habits
and promotes a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned. Requirements:
Education, Skills, Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in
nursing from an accredited program required, Master's preferred.
Three to five years' experience in a surgical environment with at
least 3 years of progressive management experience. Must have an
active valid Maine RN license. Must communicate effectively, have
good organizational skills and a working knowledge of the standards
of practice and the standards of care in the department specialty.
Professional certification, or willing to certify in areas of
specialty is recommended. Ability to set priorities, multi-task,
and work in an organized manner. Organizational requirements:
Reports to work on time and as scheduled. Wears identification
while on duty. Uses computerized punch time system correctly.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and tidy. Fingernails
must be free from nail polish. Jewelry cannot be worn. Maintains
and ensures patient confidentiality. Complies with organizational
policies regarding ethical business practices. Maintains regulatory
requirements (i.e. licensing, certifications). Attends a minimum of
6 staff meetings annually, reviews monthly staff meetings annually,
reviews monthly staff meeting minutes of missed meetings. Parks in
designated employee area, allows accessible parking for the
elderly, ill, and visitors. Not to exceed 3% of unscheduled
absences. Work Habits: Completes work within a designated time
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and is accountable
for own actions Shows initiative and follow-through Demonstrates
productivity at work (makes good use of down time) Performs duties
willingly and enthusiastically Returns from breaks, meals,
meetings, and in-services in a timely manner Takes appropriate
actions when safety issues are identified (reports hazardous
situations to appropriate person, removes malfunctioning equipment,
etc.) Follows recommendations designed to reduce worksite injuries
(proper body mechanics, personal protective gear, safe sharps,
etc.) Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations Demonstrates judicious use of
supplies Promotes a Collaborative and Cooperative Environment:
Establishes good rapport and cooperative working relationships with
other members of the organization to promote quality care and
service Handles conflict appropriately (uses I statements to
discuss issues, discusses privately and directly with the
individual involved, obtains assistance from supervisor when
needed) Responds appropriately to change (remains open-minded,
keeps personal agenda out) Represents the organization in a
positive and professional manner (language and actions reflect the
mission and vision of CMC) Participates in performance improvement
by identifying problems and potential solutions (Be part of the
Solution, Not part of the Problem) Treats patients, family,
visitors and co-workers with respect and dignity (addressing
individuals courteously, knocking before entering, keeping voice
down, displaying positive regard) Provides exceptional customer
service, thus contributing to the WOW experience (helping before
being asked, going one step extra to help, smiles and makes eye
contact when speaking) Physical Demand Requirements: Standing and
walking: 4-7 hours/day. Lifting: 25-50 pounds with good body
mechanics. Twisting action: frequent 500-1000 or greater
twists/day. Bending: moderate with 130-480 bends/day. Wrist
position: moderate deviation. Endurance: moderate energy
requirements (5-7 mets). Pinching actions: frequent with 500-1000
pinches/day. Hand/Wrist Repetitions: moderate with 3-960/day.
Manual dexterity: frequent fine motor skills required. Both
handedness: 100% of job cycle time. Near Vision: requires 20/40
near vision. Visual color discrimination: require both red/green
and blue/violet discrimination. Visual depth perception: moderate
depth perception. Hearing: requires hearing whispered voice at 8
feet (FAA Class III). Speech: requires frequent, clear speaking
ability 4-8 hours/day. Cognitive Environment Requirements: Some
problem solving required, as well as making independent judgments
and decisions. Continuously assess situations and determine
corrective actions as needed. Emotional Environment Requirements:
Must remain calm & exercise self-control in working relationships.
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Keywords: Cary Medical Center, New England , DIRECTOR OF SURGICAL SERVICES, Healthcare , Caribou, Northeast
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