Director of Surgical Services

3 weeks ago


Nashville Tennessee, Davidson County, TN, United States Ascension Full time
Details
  • Department: Surgical Services
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week
  • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
  • Location: Nashville, TN

Ascension Saint Thomas West is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead and oversee the operations of our surgical departments. The Director will be responsible for managing the operating room (OR), perioperative services, sterile processing (SPD) and endoscopy services to ensure high quality patient care and operational efficiency. In this role, you will provide leadership, strategic direction and oversight for all areas within surgical services, while collaborating with medical staff, nursing teams, and administration to optimize the department’s performance and patient outcomes. Apply today

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and strategies for Surgical Services.

  • Develop departmental goals, plans and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
  • Plan, organize and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions and continuing education initiatives.
  • Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
  • Direct and evaluate all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.
  • Remove obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date or license eligible.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
Additional Preferences
  • 1-3 years of Director level experience preferred
  • Cardiac OR experience preferred
Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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