Nursing (RN) Director, Surgical Services

Guice Smith & Associates
Los Alamos, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2023 CLOSED ON 12/19/2023

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Los Alamos Medical Center
Position: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Los Alamos, NM

Compensation:
  • Base compensation will be commensurate with the experience and skill set of the candidate.
  • Signing Bonus: Yes
  • Opportunity for up to $30,000 bonus.
  • Full relocation package available.

Who We Are:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is a 47-bed acute care facility that provides medical services to the people of Los Alamos County and surrounding areas. A healthcare leader in Northern New Mexico, LAMC offers a host of services including 24-hour emergency care, imaging and laboratory services, women’s services, urology, orthopedics, oncology, pediatric and newborn care, and general and colorectal surgery.
Los Alamos Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is an accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology, has recently achieved NQP Designation.
Where We Are:
Los Alamos is a place of ancient village sites. At 7,400 feet elevation, the Los Alamos townsite community is perched on mesa top “fingers” separated by rugged canyons. From downtown Los Alamos, you are a short walk or drive away from three national parks. In addition, skiing with lift service and snowboarding in the winter plus seasonal hiking and mountain biking inside the Pajarito Mountain Ski area is less than a 6-minute drive from downtown Los Alamos. Just 45 minutes from Santa Fe, a city with an international reputation for southwest culture, arts, and cuisine, Los Alamos has the dual benefit of a small town living in close proximity to a diverse variety of cultural and entertainment possibilities.
  • $30.000.00 Sign-on Bonus for a thirty-six (36) month commitment $25,000.00 Sign-on Bonus for a twenty-four (24) month commitment.
  • Housing Allowance of $1,000.00 for up to twelve (12) months upon relocation.
  • Full relocation package available.

Job Summary:
The Director of Surgical Services develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization for the Surgical Services department(s).
  • Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
  • Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
  • Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
  • Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
  • Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
  • Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Must Haves:
  • Current NM RN licensure, or appropriate RN compact licensure.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of discipline.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC to be completed within six (6) months of hire.
Education:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Required Skills:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement



About Guice Smith & Associates:

Guice Smith & Associates has extensive experience in executive search. Our rigorous executive search process ensures you see the best candidates to fill your critical leadership gaps. The entire executive search process is managed privately and securely by your expert, dedicated, personal retained executive search consultant. A national executive search firm, Guice Smith & Associates consistently delivers best-matched, highest-quality candidates for companies, consulting and professional service firms, ministries and not-for-profits. Our industries served include, but are not limited to, life sciences, hospital and healthcare management companies, manufacturing, financial services, construction, technology and accounting, tax and consulting. Within your organization we can help you recruit in the C-Suite, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Accounting, Finance and Sales. With a combined 237 years of consistent and professional service, you’ll find a team of search experts at GS&A that partner with you for success. Feel free to give us a call at 228-697-6618 or send an email about an opportunity listed to: jon@guicesmith.com

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