Assistant Director, Surgical Services
4 months ago
Tucson
Northwest Medical Center offers a competitive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more The Assistant Director, Surgical Services supports strategic leadership and operational oversight for the surgical services department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for departmental planning, regulatory compliance, financial management, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The Assistant Director promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to optimize surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Essential Functions • Assists in oversight of daily operations of the Surgical Services department, ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to support safe and efficient patient care., • Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including The Joint Commission and CMS standards., • Supports quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, surgical outcomes, and operational performance., • Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate surgical schedules, optimize patient flow, and facilitate interdisciplinary communication., • Recruits, hires, and retains highly qualified surgical services staff, providing mentorship, fostering professional development, and promoting continuing education opportunities., • Monitors and evaluates patient care processes and outcomes, addressing patient concerns and implementing strategies to improve satisfaction and experience., • Supports initiatives to create and sustain a positive work culture, achieving employee satisfaction and retention goals through effective leadership and management practices., • Collaborates with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to manage inventory, surgical instruments, and equipment, ensuring availability and proper utilization., • Participates in strategic planning and organizational initiatives to expand surgical services and enhance the facility's market position., • Performs other duties as assigned., • Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications, • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required, • Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred, • 4-6 years of clinical experience in surgical services required, • 2-4 years of progressive leadership experience in surgical services or perioperative settings required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, • Strong understanding of surgical procedures, practices, and technology., • Strong leadership ability with organizational, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills., • Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decision-making and improvements., • Ability to gather information, delegate and support teams., • Ability to evaluate situations to make effective decisions, provide solutions and improve work processes., • Excellent human relations, oral and written communications skills, and ability to meet customer needs., • Ability to partner with customers, peer and others., • Promotes the organization's purpose and ambition. Encourages and values diversity. Licenses and Certifications, • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required, • BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required, • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required INDLEAD To apply, please email