Director of OR

Overview

The OR Director ensures service development, personnel management and resource allocation and control to support and enhance patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates an ongoing service program that ensures quality healthcare programs consistent with the hospital mission.
• Monitors compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and organizational policies for patient services and environmental and personnel safety.
• Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication.
• Participates in the preparation of the budgets (Capitol and Operating)  for the Surgical Services department and assists with management of approved expenditures.
• Serves as a resource to nurses and department managers within and across service lines.
• Fosters a service, which is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department.
• Actively participates on service, departmental, and organizationalwide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one represents.
• Seeks new program strategies and program enhancements that will expand client care services.
• Is responsible for the department’s operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Manages Surgical Services department to ensure quality services and promotes positive employee relations.
• Is responsible for the fiscal management of department and ensures the proper utilization of the organization’s financial resources.

Qualifications

Minimum Education• BSN strongly preferred.• MS desired (in administrative services preferred).

Minimum Work Experience• Three years in an administrative management role preferred. • At least 5 years of Perioperative Nursing experience required.

Required Licenses/Certifications• Current state registration as an RN (or eligibility to do so).• CNOR certification, preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities• Knowledge of surgical services management, program development, and fiscal management skills and familiarity with regulatory and accrediting agency standards preferred.