Director, Surgical Services Phoenix AZ
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.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: For Wound Care: Trainilng in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: For Wound Care - WOCN