Director of Surgical Services
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 17, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Director Surgical Services is responsible for
planning, directing, and coordinating the full spectrum of surgical
patient care for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), which
includes all clinical and nursing care in surgery preparation
units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, telemetry
units, outpatient surgery suites, or other patient
holding/receiving surgical areas. Directs, organizes, and evaluates
all patient care services provided in pre-operative,
intra-operative, and post-operative surgical areas in BSWH
hospitals, clinics, or ambulatory care facilities. May direct and
coordinate a variety of clinical duties, including cleanliness and
safety of surgical environments, control of medications,
preparation and post-care of surgical patients, and management of
surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Establishes and
communicates the clinical goals and objectives for assigned
surgical units or area of responsibility in accordance with the
BSWH overall patient care goals and objectives. Develops and
implements surgical services policies, procedures, and practices to
ensure high quality surgical outcomes and improve surgical patient
experience. Maintains and monitors clinical operational efficiency,
standards of care, and patient service delivery levels. Negotiates
interdepartmental resources and communicates with other BSWH
clinical departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of
surgical care. An entity Director translates and implements
strategic plans and objectives for area of responsibility. Makes
final decisions on operational matters and ensures achievement of
objectives. Recommends policies and organizational changes for
area. Plans and executes projects and initiatives that meet annual
objectives. Plans and directs the operations of a department or
area, with responsibility for staffing, processes, budgets, and
costs of the unit. Leads and advises subordinate(s) to meet
schedules, resolve technical problems, and monitor performance. Has
a larger, more complex organization or functional area than a
manager. Often has one or more managers or supervisors reporting to
the role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE 1. Directs nursing
surgical services for assigned area of responsibility for BSWH. 2.
Recommends and implements strategic and operational plans and
priorities for surgical services aligned with BSWH overall business
objectives. 3. Develops and implements surgical services policies,
procedures, and practices for assigned areas of responsibility. 4.
Monitors surgical units and takes corrective action to ensure safe
and quality patient care. 5. Prepares various departmental
dashboards and reporting for senior leadership review, such as
surgical procedure types, amount of time per case, call backs, and
other procedure statistics. 6. Ensures adherence to quality
assurance and best practices in accordance with BSWH standards. 7.
Leads and coordinates operating room scheduling with appropriate
teams, including anesthesia, physicians, and other nursing. 8.
Evaluates and selects products to be used in operating room by
using products or comparing information and prices. 9. Collaborates
with supply chain to select and procure supplies, obtaining highest
quality for lowest price. 10. Leads and monitors all sterilization
procedures to ensure proper methods, packaging, labeling,
record-keeping, distribution, storage, and recall of unsterile and
outdated supplies. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS 1. Bachelor's degree in
nursing or related field required. Master's degree preferred. 2. 3+
years of nursing experience in an acute care environment. 3.
Experience in a leadership role preferred. 4. Registered Nurse (RN)
license. 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. 6. Experience
collaborating across multiple departments and clinical disciplines
within a large, complex healthcare organization preferred. 7.
Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills. 8.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. BENEFITS Our
competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate
eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan
with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO
accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION - Bachelor's -
EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience -
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - - - - - - - Registered
Nurse (RN) - - - - - - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS
within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Houston , Director of Surgical Services, Executive , Houston, Texas
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