Nursing Director of Surgical Services

We are seeking a Director of Surgical Services, also referred to as a Surgery Director. The Director manages the staff members in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery and PACU Departments.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts - 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Knapp Medical Center - Weslaco, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Director of Surgical Services is responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment.
• Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities/ formulates budget for the department.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
• Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

FACILITY SPECIFIC:

• Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

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