Surgical Services Director – Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

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Organization:

Clinical Administration

Job Summary:

The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Surgical Services Director - Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. The Surgical Services Director is responsible for the management and direction of the Surgery Department, Outpatient Surgery Department, and the Central Sterile Department. This includes responsibility for all aspects of personnel, materials and equipment, environmental control, education and orientation, assistance to surgeons, and all administrative duties. The director is accountable for all aspects of perioperative nursing care. This position is also responsible for the oversight of the Wound Care Clinic.

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Shift: First Shift; Days

Role Accountabilities:

• Establishes routes of communication that allow the flow of information within the Department to travel up and down within the organizational structure.
• Allows for the free exchange of ideas, encouraging shared governance in department matters.
• Serves on hospital committees as required, sharing ideas and promoting the image of the department.
• Utilizes all resources to guarantee the most effective use of department funds.
• Submits a monthly report on operating revenue and expenses, explaining any deviation from budget guidelines.
• Responsible for hiring, promoting, and terminating all employees within the area of responsibility.
• Evaluates staff performance on a continuous basis, providing guidance, education and disciplinary action where required.
• Conducts monthly department meetings.
• Provides a grievance process for conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates personal qualities of cooperation, teamwork, and support as a role model for the department.
• Completes all reports in a timely manner, utilizing concise and accurate format.
• Seeks guidance from the department's Resource Coordinator and Director of Materials Management to assure the best price and the best return on investment for all equipment purchases and encourages proper conservation and utilization of equipment and supplies in the department.
• Implements procedures that view the patient as the primary customer, guaranteeing basic rights, confidentiality, comfort, safety, educational opportunities, and personal dignity.
• Provides a feedback mechanism to gauge customer satisfaction.
• Plans for the future by establishing goals and objectives that are realistic, measurable and time based. This includes a plan for quality improvement.
• Engages staff and other stakeholders in continuous improvement of systems and processes; manages resources for staff participation in improvement work activities.
• Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into Wound Care clinic programs.
• Assesses, develops, and implements evidence-based and current standards for quality, safety, and cost-effective patient care related to wound healing services.
• Manages complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships (e.g., with physicians, clinical department leaders, administrators, etc.) to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations within Wound Care Clinic and coordination with other VBCH Health programs.

      

  Qualifications:

•      Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience; RN required.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in an operating room (OR) setting preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of operating room (OR) and sterile processing workflows are strongly preferred.
• Experience in wound care centers and outpatient infusion settings preferred.
• Pre-operative and post-operative experience, including pre-admission testing, preferred.
• Experience working closely with providers while navigating organizational dynamics and building strong relationships preferred.
• A proven track record of managing complex projects and driving strategic initiatives to build hospital programs for departmental growth preferred.
• Exceptional conflict resolution skills preferred.
• Academic Medical Center experience preferred.

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We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues, gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Master's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.