DIRECTOR - SURGICAL SERVICES (RN)
Randallstown, MD
NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
OR ADMINISTRATION
Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm
Management & Supervisory
88413
$56.38-$87.39 Experience based
Posted:March 25, 2025Apply NowSave JobSaved
SummarySUMMARY: The Director of Surgical Services/Perioperative Department at Northwest Hospitalis responsible for operational oversight, and developing and implementing operating plans and strategic initiatives for Surgical Services, including theOperating Roomand Surgery Center.The Operating Room at Northwest Hospital consists of 10 surgical suites and 2 endo suites (6 OR rooms and 1 endo suite in main OR; and 4 ORs and 1 endo suite in the ambulatory surgery center located on campus).RESPONSIBILITIES:Coordinates the daily administrative activities within the various divisions. Mentors and coaches managers and staff in leadership skills and critical thinking abilities, to ensure professional growth. Leads development of policies, procedures, and production and quality targets to ensure effective and efficient service, quality patient care, and compliance with standards of the hospital, external licensing, accreditation, and regulatory bodies. Oversees or performs staff hiring, establishment of performance objectives and assessment, appropriate administration of Human Resource policies, and maintenance of good staff relations. Establishes unit educational goals; provides training opportunities and ensures that staff meet continuing education requirements for licensure, registration, and accreditation. Ensures the establishment of employee work groups, providing a framework for employee participation and decision-making. May perform the duties of the Vice President as directed in his/her absence.Actively participates in the budgeting process and in budget monitoring/corrective action process to meet respective targets. Oversees the preparation of annual budgets, including budgetary requests incl. capital/non capital equipment, etc. Develops financial projection; prepares and manages budgets to ensure optimum financial performance of assigned units, departments, or service areas. Leads division/department in a cost-effective manner, with a focus on labor and supply management. Assesses long term capital and operational needs and ensures plans are in place to address these needs. Continuously manages performance against fiscal plan. Recommends and/or develops business plans for proposed and existing programs in collaboration with others. Identifies major budget variances and financial trends; recommends potential areas of savings and revenue enhancement.Considers the Hospital's strategic plan and develops and implements department/divisional plans to contribute to the overall Hospital goals. Participates in the strategic planning process for assigned division or department; is accountable for developing plans that support the organization's strategic plan. Leads staff in identifying customer needs; ensures integration into strategic plans and operations and directs development of excellent customer relations. Consults with other healthcare personnel and organizations to keep informed of trends in healthcare, management, patient care practices, hospital activates, and new programs in order to integrate new concepts and practices into operations. Designs, implements and monitors systems necessary for management of patient care in a timely and satisfactory manner. Establishes annual and long term goals and strategic plans for division/department; develops and revises supporting programs, plans, and services. Participates in the development and implementation of program marketing plans to ensure that community and targeted populations are aware of the Hospital and its services.Develops relationship with medical faculty and private attending physicians. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with medical staff and other departments to improve service and enhance quality. Actively seeks feedback from physician users about services provided in the area and engages physicians in performance improvement activities. Listens to physician feedback from all avenues (e.g., executive management team, physician liaison) and actively pursues and communication/ improvement opportunities with that physician.Establishes and implements systems to monitor and improve key clinical and financial metrics. Collaborates with staff to direct the performance improvement process for Surgical Services and other divisions/departments. Monitors performance of division/department/service area and oversees or performs data collection and reporting on unit activities and performance. analyzes information and implements appropriate improvements. Ensures that required monitoring (e. g. Patient Safety Goals) iscompleted based on relevance of goal to area of responsibility. Ensures PI indicators are outcome-oriented and evidence-based, with the necessary changes in practice implemented based on results.Coommunicates effectively and promptly with internal and external customers, in all forms (written, verbal, email). Acts as a liaison between various departments and programs through participation in intra/interdepartmental meetings or workgroups. Ensure that information is communicated in the proper forum to all in need of the content. Displays a commitment to the value of teamwork by building strong relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and the surrounding community, and by being cooperative and collaborative in the performance of responsibilities to promote a unified and spirited workplace. Establishes and uses appropriate communication channels to inform staff of Hospital plans and for staff empowerment and inclusion in decision-making and unit management.Responsible for the overall administrative operations of the department. Responsible for hiring and retaining competent staff, as well as ensuring that the department is appropriately staffed. Manages within budget Sets policy, procedure and practice for the department. Continually seeks new ways to improve departmental performance.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; master's degree preferred3-5 years of relevant experienceAmerican Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support (BLS)Registered Nurse License (RN) - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license.Must have experience in leadership in a surgical department/operating room setting.Additional InformationAs one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELYfor over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Healthincludes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
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