Director of Surgical Services – Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital

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Organization:

Clinical Administration

Job Summary:

The Vanderbilt Health Executive Search Team is conducting a national search for a Director of Surgical Services – Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. The Director of Surgical Services 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, equipment, environmental control, education and orientation, assistance to surgeons, and all administrative duties. The Director of Surgical Services is accountable for all aspects of perioperative nursing care.

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Shift: First Shift; Days

Role Accountabilities:

• Manage complex interdepartmental and interdisciplinary relationships (e.g., with physicians, clinical department leaders, administrators, etc.) to assure collaboration and effective/efficient operations.
• Evaluate staff performance on a continuous basis, providing guidance, education, and disciplinary action where required.
• Demonstrate personal qualities of cooperation, teamwork, and support as a role model for the department.
• Seek guidance from the Market Materials Management Surgical Services 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.
• Implement procedures that view the patient as the primary customer, guaranteeing basic rights, confidentiality, comfort, safety, educational opportunities, and personal dignity.
• Plan 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.
• Assess, develop, and implement evidence-based and current standards for quality, safety, and cost-effective patient care related to wound healing services.

      

  Qualifications – External:

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

  Preferred Qualifications:

• MSN preferred.
• 3+ years of Hospital Leadership experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the OR and Surgical Suite preferred.
• Working knowledge of PACU strongly preferred.
• A great understanding of Sterile processing preferred.
• Knowledge of same-day surgery 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. 

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• 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

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