Director Of Surgical Services

Salem, VA

Job ID: 2565233 Salary: 110k/year - 160k/year

Job Description


Position Description

Director Surgical Services

Location: Salem VA

SHIFT: Full-time • No Weekends




General Comments

Additional Information

·        14 general surgery ORs, 2 ORs for C-sections and 2 for CVOR

·        Level II Trauma

·       There are roughly 35-40 cases a day

·       110 FTEs

·       Position reports to hospital CNO

·       MUST have OR Director experience, as it is a large hospital.

·       Ideal candidate: data & metrics driven, a coach/mentor mentality, not in the office, change agent, very engaged with the OR, needs to be able to hold the staff accountable, and rapid cycle change.




What qualifications you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing required
  • Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
  • Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
  • Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred 





Compensation: Salary range from 

Min: $110,552

Mid: $143,707

Max: Negotiable

Bonus: 15% of 1st yr annual Salary

Sign-on: negotiable

Relo: negotiable




 Job Responsibilities
  • You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communication
  • You will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents
  • You will advance the customer experience in Surgical Services
  • You will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performance
  • You will adhere to all Human Resource policies
  • You will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staff
  • You will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practices
  • You will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goals
  • You will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leaders
  • You will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent compliance
  • You will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital mission
  • You will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safety
  • You will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.
  • You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
  • You will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne Pathogens
  • You will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policy
  • You will monitor and respond to quality event reporting
  • You will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient services
  • You will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requests
  • You will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resources
  • You will advance the growth agenda for Surgical Services
  • You will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serve
  • You will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the community
  • You will develop and build strategic internal and external networks
  • You will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
  • You will practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
  • You will perform other duties as assigned

Meet Your Recruiter

Joe Weaver
Executive Recruiter

Joe Weaver has been working as a Health Care Recruiter for the past 30 years, both within corporate and hospital settings, as well as being self-employed.

He is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hardworking individual. As a mature team worker, Joe is adaptable to all challenging situations and is able to work well both in a team environment and using his own initiative. He thrives under pressure and adheres to strict deadlines.

Joe's aspiration is to become a valued asset to All Med Search, working in harmony with fellow recruiters and forging long-lasting, respectful business relationships with clients.

Since 2010, All Med Search has grown from a small firm to one of the nation’s leading medical recruitment agencies serving most of the country’s top healthcare organizations. Our healthcare recruitment experts are dedicated to bringing the right people and the right positions together at the right time. All Med Search is entirely focused on the healthcare industry, serving the needs all healthcare establishments and medical professionals across the nation.

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