FSH-Director of Surgical Services

Fresno Surgical Hospital is an extraordinary hospital created entirely to deliver excellence and quality in surgical care to each patient. Our unique facility and staff provide a hospitality- inspired, healing environment unlike anything experienced in a traditional hospital. Our commitment to innovation, shared values, and excellence can be reflected in exceptional satisfaction scores from patients, physicians, and staff.

Job Summary:

This position is accountable for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Surgical Services to include, the Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Surgery Scheduling, and Radiology. Maintains and participates in performance improvement activities within the department. Reviews Anesthesia Contracts in conjunction with the CEO.

Essential Functions: 

•  Assumes 24-hour responsibility for the administrative and operational function of the Operating Room, Sterile Processing, Surgery Scheduling, and Radiology.
• Assumes 24- hour responsibility for the administrative and operational functions of the Surgical Services areas.
• Assists surgeons in operations through provision of qualified staff; formulates a schedule which provides staff available for all procedures.
• Consults with the Chief Nurse Officer on nursing concerns and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Defines and ensures compliance with standards of patient care and nursing practice
• Plans and organizes departmental activities to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instruction of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital administrative procedures

Required Skills:

• Must be familiar with healthcare industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency of hospital information technology applications.
• Must be familiar to with CMS, CDPH, and Joint Commission Guidelines.
• Responsible for the management of the block schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses:

•  Current California Registered Nursing License.

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• ACLS and BLS Certified.
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification preferred.
• Five (5) years of experience in surgical nursing.
• Two (2) years of nursing management experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and 401 K. 

Salary range: 

$65.00 - $81.00 (Depending on Experience)