Director- Surgical Svcs, Full- Time, Day

Responsibilities

Palmdale Regional Medical Center serves the region by providing high quality medical services to residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding communities. Palmdale Regional Medical Center's new Labor and Delivery unit - The Birth Place - is now open!

The 33,000-square-foot unit features 25 private patient rooms, six labor/delivery/recovery suites and two surgical suites. The Rehabilitation Institute, the hospital features 184 licensed acute care beds as well as inpatient and outpatient surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, cardiac servicesfeaturing a STEMI Receiving Center (heart attack) and a 35-bed 24-hour emergency department. Palmdale Regional Medical Center believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies such as the American Cancer Society, United Way, the Antelope Valley Boys and Girls Club and performing arts organizations. Building a Healthier Community...Big Changes are already here!

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

• 401k plan with company match

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Essential Job Duties:

This position reports to the Chief Operating & Chief Nursing Officers and has responsibility for Pre-operative process, PAT, Surgical, PACU, Anesthesia, Endoscopy, SPD, OR supply management and the Cardiovascular labs. Will work in concert with the administration, directors and physicians in development and operations of services and in business development and physician recruitment.

Leads organization in achieving peri- operative services growth and achievement of advanced EBP standards of practice. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts.

Accountable to assure that HCAHPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges and improving. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives. Assures department is Survey ready at all times, including nursing documentation, facility, and all National Patient Safety Goals.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Five (5) years in peri-operative services with demonstrated development and leadership abilities. More than five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.

• Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing or equivalent. BSN required. Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management/MBA completed or in process.

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support. PALS required for ED, Med/Surg and Peri-Operative Directors.

• National Certification preferred: (i.e. N.A.C.O.G, CRN, CCRN).

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
  
  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, staff and the general public. Writes minutes for meetings in an ongoing and timely manner.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical/clinical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to direct teams to improve scores and coach critical thinking skills.

• Ability to manage all emergencies, a fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities at one time. Must be capable of making decisions under pressure as well as appropriately managing the anger, fear, hostility and violence of others.
  
  A good communicator and treats all staff in a fair and consistent manner. Serves as a coach, mentor and role model for other staff members.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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