Director, Perioperative Services
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for overall operation, direction and delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the Perioperative section on a twenty-four hour basis. Development of process to promote quality of service, budgetary compliance and identification of departmental direction and expectation are key elements of the role. A high level of independence in performance of the role and/or solution of problems is expected, however, demonstrated cooperation and collaboration is equally essential for successful functioning. Reports to a member of senior management.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversees and provides direction to the PACU, OR, and Sterile Processing departments.
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Maintains appropriate standards of practice and standards of care throughout Surgical Services department.
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Delegates to and supervises personnel, solves problems, makes decisions and develops systems and processes for successful integration and implementation.
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Coaches and mentors staff to ensure professional development.
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Serves as a resource to staff regarding specific skill demonstration, promotion of knowledge and communications.
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Independently carries out and is accountable for daily operations and other activities as assigned.
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Leads, manages, coaches, and trains a team or department, provides guidance, support, and mentors to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
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Oversees the recruitment, hiring, team/department orientation, performance appraisals and disciplinary actions including up to termination processes for a team or department.
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LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Master's degree in Nursing required; may be substituted with a Master’s in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field provided the candidate also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Candidates currently enrolled in a Master’s program will be considered. Individual must complete program within one year).
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Minimum of five years of progressive perioperative nursing leadership experience in a setting committed to collaborative decision making and team development required.
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Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility to include theory, practice and administration in order to direct planning and implementation.
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Requires analytical skills necessary to organize and oversee work of subordinates.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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