Director of Surgical Services
1 Days Old
Location: McGregor Street, Manchester, NH
Director Surgical ServicesManchester, NH
ScheduleFull-time Days (No Weekends)
is a -bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart & Vascular Institute and The Moms Placean innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet carewere proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.
As part of Healthcares statewide network of in Manchester, , in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over care sites, youll join nearly , colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At , your work has purposeand your potential has no limits.
Job Summary
TheDirector ofSurgical Servicesensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of theunit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture ofaccountability and collaboration andsupportsthe development and implementation of strategies, policies,and proceduresin support of facilityobjectives.
Major Responsibilities
Quality
Cultivates a superior clinical identity byidentifyingand implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care.
Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.
Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards.
Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.
Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care. Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff withappropriate clinicalcompetencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.
Service
Provides leadership inattainingand sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
Leveragesvarious feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance andidentifyopportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate thepatientexperience.
People
Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported. Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.
Finance
Participatesin the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance;identifiestrends and evaluates variances in relation toestablishedbudget. Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.
Managesoperatingexpenses, including theutilizationof supplies and equipment.Identifiescost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing REQUIRED
Master's Degree Preferred
MUST HAVE MIN YRS OF DIR SURGICAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE
Sign Additional Information
Trauma
Not Union
Beds –
Hospital purchased by HCA in Feb. – state of transition
of ORs- ORs with CVORs
Service lines – General Surgery, Vascular, CVOR, Urology, Gynecological, Orthopedics, Neurological (struggling) and NO ENT.
Robots – XIs for general surgery
Cases – – and has dropped due to loss of a large physician group ( Elliott Hospital bought them ) & Darmouth OBGYN left, but have secured new OBGYNs.
FTEs reporting under the position:
Direct report- Certified Nurse Coordinators (CNC)
CVOR – lead tech
Report to Administrative Director
KPI are in need of attention, since now under HCA goals
Compensation- Salary range from Pay Range
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SOB on a case by case basis
Fee: % of the annual salary (split per contract)
- Location:
- Manchester