Director Surgical Services TENET HEALTH Carondelet St. Mary s Hospital Details

Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital - Tucson, AZ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, a member of the Carondelet Health Network, is Southern Arizona’s longest continuously operating hospital, and one of Tucson’s and the region’s top medical centers.

St. Mary’s is recognized as a destination hospital for the most modern and minimally-invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, unique and personalized cancer treatment, and emergency care. Home of the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute and The Breast Center, St. Mary’s Hospital offers every patient individualized care, personal attention by compassionate caregivers, and the finest team of physicians and surgeons available in the region.

Carondelet Health Network is committed to providing Southern Arizonans with a full spectrum of high-quality, cost-efficient health care, and has been serving and caring for the Tucson and Southern Arizona community for over 130 years. Our top priority is improving the health of all those we serve. We invite you to share in this commitment. No matter what position you seek, your experience, skills and compassion are greatly valued. We count on the strengths of each individual to bring our mission of care to the patients and families of Southern Arizona.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role is accountable to support the COO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

The Director of Surgical Services shall direct, supervise and over-see operations of all Surgical Services Product Lines as assigned. Assumes 24-hour responsibility for multiple units which include but not limited to the Operating Room, Endoscopy, PACU, Pre-Admission Testing, Central Sterile Processing Department, and Same Day Surgery.

Responsible for the development and implementation of identified standards of nursing care to meet the needs of the perioperative patient. Serves as a clinical resource for the clinical managers and coordinators, anesthesia and physicians as well as other members of the perioperative staff.

Works to integrate perioperative services into one team by seeking input and by-in from clinical staff across multiple units. Promotes the philosophy of patient focused care by demonstrating sensitivity to patient and family needs, communicating clearly and frequently with surgeons and anesthesia regarding concerns.

Oversees Surgical Services billing processes/staff. Monitors billing/charging functions within the department to ensure corporate compliance.

Coordinates participation and success in regularly scheduled supply inventory in conjunction with Materials Management

Collaborates, integrates, and communicates to all team members providing optimal efficiency of daily operations in running the Surgery board

Assumes 24-hour accountability, authority, and responsibility for the financial, equipment, information technology and scheduling, for Surgery Services

Selects personnel for hire and promotion; takes appropriate actions regarding counseling, disciplinary actions, demotion and termination

Oversees Surgical Services billing processes/staff. Monitors billing/charging functions within the department to ensure corporate compliance

Directs, supports and coaches direct reports

Develops and manages the annual department operating and capital budgets

Directs daily operations of assigned department/s

This position manages the throughput of all areas, First Case on-time start, Tissue Management, turnover time in Surgical Services, supply coordination with materials management, coordination of equipment, and coordination of schedule.

Achieves ongoing compliance with all regulatory agencies

Performs all other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Active RN license in the state of Arizona; BLS

EDUCATION:

Required: BSN

Preferred: Master's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum 3 years experience as an Operating Room RN, with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in a perioperative services leadership role, preferably in a Surgical Services Nurse Director role.

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JOB: Managers And Directors PRIMARY LOCATION: Tucson, Arizona FACILITY: Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital JOB TYPE: Full-Time SHIFT TYPE: Days


Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Posted on : 3 years ago