Director Surgical Services

Under general direction, directs, coordinates, facilitates and manages the overall operations of surgery, post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, Holding Room, Same Day Services, Central Processing, and Digestive Health. Works collaboratively with the Anesthesia department in patient care delivery. Participates in strategic planning for the departments. Is responsible for developing provider relationships.

MercyOne – Siouxland provides material administrative and clinical support to Trinity Health / Mercy Health Network Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) within our organization. The duties within this job description in addition to Mercy One – Siouxland, also benefit the CAH, Primghar Mercy Hospital. Anticipated percentage of time to be spent working on Primghar is respectively reported on actual time studies.

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne Siouxland, we understand that elevating patient-centered care comes from the efforts of all colleagues. We imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health care.

What we offer:

We care about your wellbeing, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

About the job:

Under general direction, directs, coordinates, facilitates and manages the overall operations of surgery, post Anesthesia Recovery Unit, Holding Room, Same Day Services, Central Processing, and Digestive Health. Works collaboratively with the Anesthesia department in patient care delivery. Participates in strategic planning for the departments. Is responsible for developing provider relationships.

MercyOne – Siouxland provides material administrative and clinical support to Trinity Health / Mercy Health Network Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) within our organization. The duties within this job description in addition to Mercy One – Siouxland, also benefit the CAH, Primghar Mercy Hospital. Anticipated percentage of time to be spent working on Primghar is respectively reported on actual time studies.

What you will do:

• Through general direction of department managers, provides safe, economic and efficient patient services in accordance with quality standards and documents same on clinical records. Oversees the practice of nursing in the implementation of nursing practice standards as they relate to the emergency patient.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director(s) and Managers in the provision of services and in the evaluation of implementation of medical protocols.
• Oversees the practice of nursing in all areas of responsibility collaborating with the Chief Nurse Executive to ensure continuous quality improvement and the implementation of practice standards.
• Collaborates with the various managers in the patient care delivery system for patients in all areas. Creates, implements and monitors the admission procedural diagnostic component, dismissal and follow-up of patients.
• Serves as the appointed designee for various hospital committees and is responsible for the appropriate committees designed to oversee the quality of services provided.
• Takes an active role in community programs, collaborates with community agencies, and serves on or promotes various committees throughout the community.

What we are looking for:

• Requires a Bachelor Nursing (BSN) degree with a current Iowa nursing license and master’s degree in related field, MSN preferred.
• Requires at least three to five years progressive management experience. Must have working knowledge base of assigned services.

Why MercyOne Siouxland?

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is a 238-bed regional center that provides residents in a 33-county tri-state region an entire continuum of preventive, primary, acute and tertiary healthcare services. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is home to the only Level II trauma center in western Iowa - one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons - and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service.

About MercyOne and Trinity Health

We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life.

More than 20,000 colleagues strong, our care providers and staff make your health and happiness their highest priority, so you can get well—and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland is a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network spans 22 states, 94 hospitals and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

About Siouxland (include this on positions recruiting outside the region)

The tri-state region, referred to as Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

Situated in the heart of Downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartment, downtown loft, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully-renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

The MercyOne Mission Defines Us:

MercyOne serves with fidelity to the Gospel as a compassionate, healing ministry of Jesus Christ to transform the health of our communities.

Our timeless values guide us:

• Reverence
• Integrity
• Commitment to the Poor
• Compassion
• Excellence
• Justice
• Stewardship

MercyOne Cultural Beliefs Direct Us:

• Be ONE: I benefit from and strengthen MercyOne.
• Personalize Care: Your experience. My responsibility.
• Own It!: I own my actions to deliver our key results.
• Improve Daily: I make improvements every day for those we serve including each other.
• Innovate: I imagine and embrace bold new ideas to revolutionize health.

MercyOne Siouxland and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.