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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. .
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.
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