RN Director, Surgical Services

Overview

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

We got our start 128 years ago as a boarding house and medical facility for people traveling in Central California. If people then could see us now... Today, Community Health System is the region’s largest healthcare provider and includes three divisions: Community Medical Centers hospitals, Community Care Health and Community Provider Network. These three pillars of healthcare – hospitals, health insurance and physicians – work best when they work together. 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with taking care of our incredible teams. Want to learn more? Click here.  

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, coordination and administration of Community Regional Medical Center Surgical Services program in accordance with Community Medical Centers' mission and vision. Serves as Surgical Services liaison to physicians, medical groups, hospital staff, community and vendors. Responsible for overseeing maintenance of quality patient care in Short Stay Surgery, STAR, PACU, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Anesthesia Support, and Sterile Processing . Responsible for scheduling and revenue management. The primary objective of this position is to work with medical and hospital staff to coordinate the delivery of comprehensive quality Surgical Services.

• Analyzes, selects, implements and evaluates programs necessary to support the strategic direction of Surgical Services.• Plans and directs the activities of all surgical services personnel to achieve objectives derived from CMC's strategic plan for quality patient care, performance improvement, cost effectiveness and optimum utilization of all available resources. Provides tools and developmental opportunities for staff that are necessary for performance consistent with CMC’s mission and vision.• Establishes policies, procedures and practices necessary for the effective and efficient human resources, business and regulatory operations of surgical services. Ensures these policies, procedures and practices are in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations (Title 22, Joint Commission).• Develops, implements and maintains the annual operating budget ensuring that the operations are managed within the established guidelines.• Manages and enhances medical staff relations. Markets surgical services and meets with physicians to ensure preferences, needs and schedules are met.• Acts as a resource to staff and a liaison to patients and their families as well as other unit personnel and the medical staff. Provides assistance to the staff in resolving questions/problems involving patient treatment plans, interpersonal conflicts, medical staff relations and ancillary care providers.• Represents the department through involvement on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees or task forces to effect change and problem solving within the organization.• Responsible for developing and administering the capital budget for the surgical areas.• Directly responsible (with support from Human Resources) for employee engagement and people management processes including interviewing and selection, time and attendance approval, providing timely feedback and performance evaluations, employee development, employee retention, disciplinary actions and terminations.• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• 5 years of clinical experience in a surgical services setting required
• 2 years of management experience required

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.