Sr. Nursing Director - Perioperative Services

Sr. Nursing Director - Perioperative Services Responsible for providing clinical, administrative and operational direction in the areas of responsibility. Provides leadership and coordination for the Perioperative Services departments.

Serves as the strategic point person for areas of responsibility as it relates to daily operations, patient care, program development, physician relationships, quality initiatives and system-wide initiatives. Using the system balanced scorecard as a framework, in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations, Clinical Service Lines, Finance, Ancillary Department Directors and Medical Directors, develops strong operational processes, clinical program plans, strategies, and goals for the perioperative services division. Participates as departmental representative at Anesthesia Committee, Surgery Committee and Perioperative Services Committee meetings.

The incumbent communicates the vision effectively to the interdisciplinary team and staff and effects change by setting a strong and effective operational model, program planning implementation, coaching, mentoring, directing, supporting, and teaching. Essential Functions Responsible for the assigned perioperative services division’s quality of care, resource utilization, and educational programs. Develops organizational policy, including strategies based on an awareness of patient needs, market demands, and quality of care issues relevant to the health care system.

Directs and supervises personnel/subordinate managers, supervisors assigned to the division. Plans, establishes and revises work flow to enhance throughput, patient, staff and physician satisfaction. Provides direction and oversight for establishing and maintaining systems for clinical and administrative records and reports, manages physical plant requirements, and staffing levels to satisfy state licensure and federal regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Develops and implements programs that promote an environment of excellence in patient care by leading and directing a nursing leadership model and collaborative practice delivery system to commit to absolute quality, clinical care and service. Facilitates and supports nursing and other educational opportunities to provide innovative learning experiences for staff and students. Creates a culture of caring, learning and development.

Develops and is accountable for annual capital and operational budgets for areas of responsibility. Develops short and long term goals within the established financial parameters. Supports management team in the interviewing, selection, and hiring of personnel.

Initiates changes in classification, salary actions, promotion, demotions, transfer and termination. Education Master's Degree in Nursing and/or health related field - Preferred Bachelor's Degree from an accredited NLN institution - Required Experience 2 to 3 years experience as Clinical Director - Preferred 5 years supervisory experience in OR nursing administration/ management - Required Other State of Arizona RN with current licensure. - Required Licenses and Certifications Nursing n - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure - Required Must obtain certification within 1 year of hire or promotion date - Required We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr