Job Title: Director, Surgical Services Location:Phoenix, Arizona Duration: Full Time
Position Summary Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.
Special Skills:
Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers. Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.
SUPERVISES:Nursing staff.
Qualifications - External
The Director Surgical Services Ft Days Candidate Will Possess the Following Education, License/Certifications, And Experience.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
Preferred Education:MSN.
Minimum Experience:Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.