Surgical Services Director

TITLE: Surgical Services Director

LOCATION: Fairfield, IA

Would you like to work in a facility that will allow you to have work/life balance and they don't treat you like an employee but part of their family.

Live in a community on the Banks fo the Des Moines river and within in a hour to hour and a half of Des Moines and Iowa City. 

It offers a great place to live with a lower cost of living and ha agriculture, livestock, machinery, healthcare, higher education, financial services all contributing to their economy.

It also offers a vibrant community that has something for everyone all in a town of 25,000 population.

What you’ll be doing:

•The Director of Surgical Services is a registered professional nurse who assumes a 24 hour accountability and responsibility for overall Surgical Services operations. 

•Responsible for selection of staff and implementation of the service structure, as well as, maintaining the patient centered culture of the hospital. 

•Responsible for the management of multiple aspects within the patient care environment, monitoring and maintaining clinical standards of care, and is accountable for appropriate staffing resources to provide quality patient care.   

•Participates in or chairs committees, work groups, and meetings as deemed necessary.  

•He/she provides organizational leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of service consistent with the Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan.

•Develops annual revenue, personnel, operations, and capital expense budgets for surgical services by using valid rationale, justification and recommendations for the budget requests.

Additional info:

•Facility is 200+ beds. Position reports to the CNO.

•Great department where everyone works well together so looking for someone that fits in and has excellent communication skills.

Requirements

What they are looking for:

•Associates and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

•5 years previous Surgical Services experience is preferred and a couple years of management experience in an acute care setting.

•Current RN License in Iowa needed at time of hire and current BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Benefits

Hours and compensation potential:

•The position is a full time position.

•The range is between $95K-$135K.

•The facility offers a full benefit package and will include a relocation/sign-on bonus.