Director Surgical Services

Company: Dignity Health
Location: Stockton
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Our organization is moving to a virtual recruitment process until further notice in response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus disease). Our virtual recruitment process may include telephone/video interviews and other virtual opportunities to connect to make it as safe and convenient as possible for all candidates, employees, and caregivers. Our goal is as always to treat our people, our patients, and candidates with humankindness, -- putting safety first. For more helpful information on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, please click here .
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External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request--. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fraud Alert: Please be aware of scams involving fraudulent job postings. Learn more CommonSpirit Health - Preboard - Director Surgical Services in STOCKTON, California - Careers at St Josephs Medical Center Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director Surgical Services Job ID 2021-155961 Employment Type Full Time Department Surgery Hours / Pay Period 80 Facility St Josephs Medical Center Shift Day Standard Hours Exempt - Based upon business need Work Schedule 8 Hour Location CA-STOCKTON Overview St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word "dignity" perfectly defines what our organization stands for, showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center, was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, is a not for profit, fully accredited, regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400, and more than 2,400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care. St. Josephs is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality lead, St. Josephs is consistently chosen as the "most preferred hospital" by local consumers. #RN-DH Responsibilities Job Summary: The incumbent has accountability for the efficient, cost-effective organization and direction of Surgical Services at St. Joseph's Medical Center. This includes the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Surgery Open Heart (CVOR), Surgery Pre-Admit, and Central Sterilization. The incumbent is accountable on a 24 hour basis for the organization implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in peri-operative services. The incumbent monitors and coordinates pre-operative, intra-operative, and postoperative care to ensure continuity and quality of patient care, serving as a liaison between the medical and other clinical services that interface with Peri-operative Services. The incumbent is accountable for observing and evaluation direct and indirect care; providing opportunities for professional development of the staff, and communication the goals and objectives of the services. Additionally, this position assures continuity of Surgical Services management and delivery of patient care in a manner consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of St. Joseph's Medical Center.

• Assures departmental competency and compliance to all regulatory, accreditation and hospital standards of care.
• Prepares and justifies annual budgeting including, anticipates realistic volume trends, maintains an effective staffing plan, determines productive and non-productive expenditures, determines and prioritizes capital expedites and determines non-labor expense requirements justified.
• Implements control in fiscal management of the department, manages department budget within fiscal year approved targets, explores and initiates revenue enhancement activitie.
• Maintains adequate staffing for daily needs reflecting cost efficiency. Carries out corrective and/or disciplinary action as necessary. Provides cross-training programs to utilize staff at highest productive standards possible.
• Ensures control of office supplies and equipment with emphasis on proper use, safety and cost containment.
• Develops, implements and monitors department safety management programs which includes Workers' Compensation, patient safety and written safety procedures specific to departmental hazards, chemical hygiene, MSDS, accident investigation, safety training, bi-annual inspections, and safety policy enforcement procedures.
• Works in collaboration with the Department Managers and Directors to develop and implement integrated policies and procedures. Ensures that standards and policies and procedures are followed in daily practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential and takes steps to assure processes that protect confidentiality. Reports, investigates, and completes correction plan within required timelines. Monitors the effectiveness of correction plan.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development and maintains current knowledge base in all areas of responsibility.
• Participates in the planning, development and implementation of organizational operational and strategic goals.
• Evaluates staff in a timely manner following hospital policy. Qualifications Required:
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of current nursing management experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
  • Current clinical knowledge and skill in a Surgical Services department.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related health care field.
  • Current CA RN License
  • Current BLS Card
  • Ability to use microcomputers and/or shared-services computers. Preferred:
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