Director Surgical Services-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS$120K — $150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university
  • Master's degree in a related field from an accredited university
  • 5-7 years clinical experience in Surgical Services as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 3 years of acute care nursing leadership experience in Surgical Services
  • Current California Registered Nurse license
  • BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • PALS certification preferred; Specialty Certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery
  • Manage Surgical Services Department 24/7
  • Direct administrative development and evaluation of nursing personnel
  • Collaborate with support services for operational management
  • Ensure HCAPS and satisfaction scores meet acceptable ranges
  • Build and lead teams focused on core measures and Joint Commission initiatives
  • Engage in ongoing dialogue with nursing staff to address and resolve issues

Benefits

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and subsidiaries
  • Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
  • 401k plan with company match
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Director - Surgical Services

The Director of Surgical Services assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of patient care with 24 hour responsibility for total management of the Surgical Services Department. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts. Accountable to assure that HCAPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives. Has ongoing dialogue with nurses both one on one and in monthly staff and clinical unit. Is proactive in identifying needs of staff and resolves issues to improve patient care and supports nursing leadership direction. Is a positive reactor assuring new initiatives and practices are followed consistently without bias.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/ EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in related field
  • Master's degree from an accredited College or University in related field
  • Five (5) to Seven (7) years of clinical experience in Surgical Services as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 3 years acute care nursing leadership experience in Surgical Services

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Certification through the American Heart
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart
  • Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association preferred
  • Specialty Certification preferred

This opportunity offers the following:
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match

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