Director Perioperative Services

Director Perioperative Services

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Bryan, Texas

St Joseph Health

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Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nursing Administration

Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $49.08 - $71.16/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

Has accountability for assigned area(s) and coordinates between services. The major responsibilities include: providing leadership and communication to the staff and physicians working with the area. Will assure the work environment adheres to regulatory requirements, departmental practices and processes reflect high quality standards which support excellence in patient care and a safe environment for patients, employees, physicians, visitors and guests. Must assure quality standards are implemented and maintained, and revisions to processes are updated and revised as appropriate. Must carefully manage a large fiscal budget which includes supply expenses and labor cost. They must also lead the capital budget planning in their area and manage human resources efficiently. Monitor metrics to validate performance against national and system benchmarks and to ensure the delivery of competent clinical practice is consistently achieved.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates positive leadership skills and communication which results in achievement of outcomes.

2. Articulates departmental goals and objectives allowing staff to actively participate in clinical decision-making.

3. Facilitates a high quality work environment by addressing the needs of the department.

4. Ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are available to provide effective and efficient nursing care.

5. Leads quality programs (e.g.SCIP, HCAPS) and works to develop action plans for continuous improvement.

6. Develops, reviews, and maintains fiscal budget within established targets. Monitors overtime, labor costs, medical supply expenses, and works with purchasing partners to obtain strong supply contract pricing.

7. Assure staffing patterns are flexed according to unit activity and patient acuity.

8. Analyzes budget variances and implements appropriate action plans.

9. Develop and manage the annual capital budget, establishing equipment priorities based on patient unit needs, physician recruitment activities, and revenue potential.

10. Identifies and implements major hospital cost savings.

11. Identifies new revenue-producing opportunities within the surgical service.

12. Facilitates professional growth and development of staff.

13. Demonstrates accountability for human and material resource management.

14. Complies with personnel policies and procedures. Ensures that job standards are understood by employees.

15. Evaluates orientation process effectiveness.

16. Ensures that payroll is accurate and timely.

17. Clinically competent to evaluate clinical care standards in the OR.

18. Ensures effective delivery of competent, compassionate nursing care.

19. Establishes strong, working relationships with surgeons and anesthesiologists. Develops collaborative processes and achieves efficiencies within the department.

20. Engages staff to provide excellent customer service to patients.

21. Advocate effectively for departmental needs that will help provide an enhanced patient experience, improve efficiency of operations and improve patient safety.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Education: Master's degree in Nursing

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in the discipline and five (5) years leadership experience

Required Licensure and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS-CPR (AHA)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Also need to be able to develop polished audiovisual presentations and create spreadsheets. Must have excellent time management skills

Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville, TX. Since 1936, St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us.

Your Potential Career Path

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Director Perioperative Services at St Joseph Health?

Compassionate

Trustworthy

Proactive

Collaborative

Communicator

Balanced

Our Total Reward Offerings

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our team members lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.