St. Mary's Health Care System, Georgia, United States of America
15 hours ago
Director of Surgical Services
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:Responsible for financial management and accountable for all departmental functions: formulates and executes departmental/divisional budgets, conducts periodic budgetary reviews, evaluates cost management strategies, and develops strategic departmental/divisional plans. Responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of clinical services provided by the department/division: Formulates staffing model for department/division. Cultivates staff development for the core missions of the organization through leadership and mentoring. Participates and guides in performance improvement activities to facilitate effective use of resources to manage quality of care. Accepts responsibility for regulatory compliance of federal, state and Joint Commission standards. Facilitates and develops productive working relationships with system management, physicians, colleagues and the community. Ensures that patient/family satisfaction is a top priority in providing clinical services. Exemplifies leadership and concern for health care as a representative of St. Mary’s in the community and health care settings. Will act as Administrator on Call when need arises.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: 

Maintains current Georgia professional nursing license, professional certification (as applicable). Active membership in professional organizations is recommended. ACLS preferred.

B. Responsibility: Directly responsible to the Regional Chief Nursing Officer. Ability to work with management, staff, and other professions across all areas. Coordinates, manages, supervises and evaluates all clinical patient care services provided by the department/division. Must be able to work with culturally diverse people of all age groups.      

C. Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of management principles and their application, understands the principles and practice of the performance improvement process, is proficient in the application of policies/ procedures, interpretation of regulatory/ accreditation issues for patient care, staffing, age specific and employment practices.

D. Skills: Computer proficiency preferred, excellent written and oral communication skills, must be highly organized and able to meet deadlines, ability to empower staff, accounting skills, ability to coach,  educate, and create a team spirit.

                                          

E. Education: RN required, BS in nursing, business, or health related field.  Master’s degree highly preferred. 

F. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in management/ administration in a health related occupation required. Five or more years’ clinical experience required.

G. Initiative and Judgment Required: Must exhibit a high degree of initiative and decision-making qualities, in coordinating and evaluating services provided. Must exercise sound judgment in carrying out duties and dealing with various personalities/ cultures/ age groups. Must have the ability to analyze data and make intelligent decisions. Should be versatile and enjoy the challenge of a variety of duties.

H. Relationships: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and staff, in providing effective patient care. Develop collaborative working relationships with physicians and other community health care providers.

I. Worker Source: Hospital staff, St. Mary’s Healthcare System, community health agencies.

                                                                                            

  Degree of Supervision Required:  Indirect and periodic supervision. Must be capable of autonomy.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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