Director, Perioperative Services (Exempt, Days)

Compensation range:

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director is responsible for the twenty-four-hour coordination and supervision of the daily operations of the unit.  The Director participates in program development and unit performance improvement.  The Director may provide direct patient care and education to patients, families, students, and nursing staff.  The Director is responsible for carrying out assignments in a manner to assure success in financial management, human resources management, leadership, quality and operational management objectives. The Director consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Medical Center and serves as a role model to other employees. 

The Director:

• Participates in the development and management of department budgets and productivity targets.
• Manages human resources utilization, promotes employee satisfaction, supports staff development, and utilizes the progressive discipline process when appropriate.
• Leads employees, supports organizational goals and decisions, implements necessary changes, and participates in strategic planning for service needs and resource utilization.
• Maintains and promotes quality service and best practice.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and assures implementation of regulatory standards.
• Ensures service is provided considering the age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patients served. 
• Continually evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service. 
• Keeps Director and administration informed regarding level of care/service being provided and level of patient, employee, and physician satisfaction. 
• Acts as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and patient care team as necessary to problem solve.
• In conjunction with Director, translates knowledge of professional and regulatory standards to policies, practices, and procedures and maintains for current changes.
• Researches interdepartmental problems/issues and takes corrective action in timely manner and promotes respectful responsive communication between departments to promote patient centered care. 
• Supervises staff in service areas. Guides staff in the adherence to applicable standards of care / practice and/or departmental / organizational expectations. 
• Acts as a resource to other departments for education and information in area of expertise.
• Performs nursing assessment according to professional nursing practice.
• Plans patient care using a multidisciplinary approach and individualized patient care plans.
• Implements planned interventions in a safe and technically competent manner.
• Evaluates outcomes through monitoring of patient and makes appropriate changes in care to improve outcomes.
• Meets teaching needs of patient and family.
• Functions within limits specified by Nurse Practice Act and Title 22.
• Documents patient care appropriately according to policy.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

Five years clinical nursing experience in Surgical Services

Three years perioperative charge nurse or other related supervisory experience

Master’s degree in nursing or related field (will consider someone who understands that they will be expected to be on the way to finishing a program)

Desired:

Recent management experience

Membership in a professional organization and attendance to conferences regarding management and supervision of employees

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing (within 6 months of hire)

Current CPR recognition

Current ACLS recognition

Desired:

Specialty Certification related to Surgical Services (CNOR)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes is necessary as well as the ability to successfully integrate these into practice for the assigned unit.  Must have knowledge of or ability to learn financial management and reporting, quality improvement processes, and human resources management.  Must be able to effectively monitor, evaluate and administer the resources of their assigned area, and make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning purposes.  Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both one-on-one and in groups.  Must have the ability to lead, motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve. Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment. Behavior should be reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values.  Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [email protected] to receive a full summary of benefits.