Director Of Surgical Services

Director Of Surgical Services

Ascension St. Thomas West is seeking a dedicated and seasoned healthcare leader to join our team as the Director of Surgical Services. In this crucial position, you will oversee clinical operations and workflow, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and achieving operational excellence. Our facility features 17 operating rooms, offering specialized services in vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, kidney, transplant, joint replacement, podiatry, plastics, and neurosurgery. We're seeking a nursing leader with a proven track record in surgical services, eager to contribute to a collaborative team.

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options and wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave and adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and strategies for surgical services.
• Develop departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Plan, organize, and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare budgets and ensure compliance with allocated funding. Coordinate and direct internal/external audits.
• Direct and evaluate all clinical activities, including care plan development, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, administration, and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies, and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.
• Remove obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence, and financial effectiveness targets.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required Credential(s): Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date or license eligible.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Proven track record of significant previous management experience in a healthcare or surgical setting
• Previous success in leading teams, managing complex operations, and achieving organizational objectives

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics, and senior living communities. Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.