medical director, surgical services - Selma, AL, United States - RightWorks Staffing, Inc

Description

Job Summary: As the Medical Surgical Services Director you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of perioperative services, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of surgical care, and maintaining the highest standards of patient satisfaction and clinical excellence.

Surgical Services Director Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Provide visionary leadership to the surgical department, overseeing surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the daily operations of the surgical department, including surgery scheduling, staff allocation, and resource management to ensure optimal patient flow and surgical suite utilization.
• Patient Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous protocols and quality assurance programs to uphold patient safety, minimize surgical errors, and enhance surgical outcomes.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, goals, and initiatives for the surgical department, aligning with the overall healthcare organization's mission.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and licensure requirements, maintaining documentation and records as needed.
• Performance Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve the quality and efficiency of surgical services through performance metrics, audits, and feedback from surgical teams.
• Staff Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop surgical department staff. Foster an environment of professional growth and educational advancement.
• Equipment and Technology: Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and utilization of surgical equipment and technology to ensure the highest level of surgical care.
• Patient Experience: Collaborate with patient experience teams to enhance the patient journey, improve communication, and address patient concerns related to surgical services.

Surgical Services Director Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or applicable clinical licensure.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality improvement, and patient safety standards.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Onsite in Selma, AL

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