Seeking candidates for a Director of Surgical Services career opportunity with our healthcare client in Riverside County, CA.

Under general direction, and in accordance with the State of California Practice Nurse Act, the Director of Surgical Services plans, organizes, and supervises nursing staff; manages, reports on, and provides resources for direct patient care in the Surgical Services Unit.

Education

• Possession of associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience in an OR setting
• One (1) year of supervisory experience or demonstrate leadership and critical thinking skills as a registered nurse in an acute care hospital or non-acute health care facility.

Licensure/Certification

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
• BLS and ACLS Certifications
• CNOR

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Nursing processes and its application to patient care.
• Licensure, accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Personnel scheduling, performance evaluations, group dynamics, progressive disciplinary action, teambuilding and conflict management, problem solving and management techniques
• Clinical area managed
• Hospital established policies, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures and Nursing Practice Act of the State of California.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcome.
• Learn, follow, and direct compliance with policies and procedures and to develop and direct compliance with unit specific policies, procedures, and standards of care/practice.
• Complete and maintain reports and clinical records.
• Monitor critical practice indicators.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, and guide the implementation of action plan.
• Analyze and maintain budget accountability.
• Set, communicate, and monitor performance standards and expectations.
• Manage time effectively; make sound decisions using problem-solving skills.
• Use productive group dynamics to achieve teamwork.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgment/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.