Director of Surgical Services

Houston Healthcare endeavors to create an environment that fosters self-development and continued learning of its employees in order to achieve the organization’s mission, which is accomplished through the combined efforts of Houston Healthcare staff members.The mission of Houston Healthcare is to improve the healthcare of the communities we serve by providing patient-focused, high quality, and cost-effective services while promoting health and wellness.Responsible for maintaining an effective and organized unit which provides nursing care to all age groups of patients through use of the nursing process in accordance with Houston Healthcare's Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care, Standards of Care, and Standards of Performance. Serves as the organization’s Total Joint Program Coordinator. Ensures appropriate staff, supplies, and equipment are available to meet needs of the unit. Ensures an environment which fosters the continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided. Formulates and implements Operating Room budget. Completes annual performance appraisals on supervised staff members.Qualifications: Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Bachelor’s degree. Experience: Five years’ Operating Room experience. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current US state RN license with authorization to practice in the state of GA. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification or obtained within 9 months of hire. Must obtain and maintain required ortho education/training as mandated in the Joint Destination Center of Excellence Policy. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must be able to utilize standard office equipment. Must be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Must be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc. Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills. Proven managerial skills.Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources atcareers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.