Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN degree and current Colorado license; BSN preferred.
Minimum 3 years RN experience in acute care or surgical services; management experience required.
BLS certification required upon hire; ACLS or ENPC/PALS within 9 months of hire and current thereafter.
Strong understanding of nursing processes, communication, problem-solving, and assessment skills.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic, operational, and budgetary objectives for the Surgical Services department.
Coordinate the entire health care team within Surgical Services, including operating room and PACU.
Maintain a suitable environment for patient care and advocate for patient/family issues.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and assist staff in developing their clinical skills.
Implement policies and procedures that support clinical practices within the department.
Hold staff accountable for delivering patient care aligned with the organization's mission and values.
Benefits
Incentive compensation plan based on performance.
Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800, tax-free.
Relocation assistance available.
Support for continuing education opportunities.
401K retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Multiple health insurance options available.
Full Job Description
About the Department:
The Surgical Services Department at Montrose Regional Health is committed to provide quality surgical services and improve the quality of life for our patients. We provide surgical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
About The Career:
The Service Line Director of Surgical Services leads strategic, growth, budgetary and operational objectives for the Surgical Services department. Functions as the head of the Surgical Services leadership team and is responsible for coordination of the entire health care team in the Surgical Services Department (operating room, pre-op, same day surgery, PACU, pain clinic, infusions, GI suite, pre-admission testing, and scheduling) for adult and pediatric patients. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of both clinical and leadership duties by maintaining a suitable environment for patient care; assisting staff with ethical, legal and patient/family advocacy issues; demonstrating knowledge and clinical expertise and aiding staff to develop the same; as well as developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems that support the clinical practice in the department. Holds staff accountable for performing and delivering patient care that is consistent with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values as well as the organization's strategic plan.
All About You:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a registered nurse degree and a current Colorado license. BSN or plan to achieve preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of RN experience, preferably working in an acute care or surgical services setting; progressive previous management experience required; BLS required upon hire; ACLS or ENPC/PALS required within 9 months of hire and current thereafter.
Encompasses a wide range of nursing, psycho-social and medical information which includes nursing process, communications and problem-solving, assessment and prioritizing skills.
What We Offer:
Incentive compensation plan based on organization and personal performance.
Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
