Director of Surgical Services

Location: 710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77090Position Name: Director of Surgical ServicesFacility Name: Houston Northwest HospitalShift Details: Daysis a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, paediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women's services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centred care you need close to home.Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, Healthcare spent an estimated billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.Job Summary And QualificationsThe role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.What You Will Do In This RoleYou will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communicationYou will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those ones representsYou will advance the customer experience in Surgical ServicesYou will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performanceYou will adhere to all Human Resource policiesYou will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staffYou will facilitate evidence-based employee engagement practicesYou will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goalsYou will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leadersYou will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent complianceYou will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital missionYou will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safetyYou will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care.You will be responsible for departments operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standardsYou will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne PathogensYou will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policyYou will monitor and respond to quality event reportingYou will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient servicesYou will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requestsYou will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organizations financial resourcesYou will advance the growth agenda for Surgical ServicesYou will strive to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serveYou will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanour that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the communityYou will develop and build strategic internal and external networksYou will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient serviceYou will practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value StatementYou will perform other duties as assignedWhat Qualifications You Will Need3 years of RECENT ACUTE CARE Manager OR RN experience is required.MSN IS REQUIRED *Since this facility is a Magnet HospitalCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation requiredCertified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferredCertified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferredBenefitsHouston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioural health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Airmed medical transportation.Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counselling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free counselling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Sign Additional InformationReporting Structure This Director will oversee the OR & SPD Director reports into the Admin Director Surgical ServicesManager who will report into this Director, 86 FTEsOverview 17 ORs, 6500 cases in 2023 Level II Trauma General, Bariatric, Oncology, Urology, Plastic & reconstructive, GYN, robotics, neurosurgery, heart & vascular, orthoWhy is the position open? The incumbent left the organizationHow long has it been open? This was posted in May. We were also recruiting for the Admin Director. The Admin Director is now helping with the OR Director recruiting.How many total beds are in the unit? 17 ORsWhat additional departments are they over? OR + sterile processingHave you extended any offers to candidates? NoWhat are the qualities that you like and dislike in candidates that you have seen so far? Previous candidates have not had the breadth of experience needed.How does your interview process work? Recruiter will review candidates and forward to hospital Admin Director Surgical Services + Hospital COO. They will schedule Webex first then onsite panel interviewsIs the first call with the HR or hiring manager? Recruiter would like to have a quick 10-15 minute call with candidatesWho will be on the interview with them? The Admin Director & COO are on initial interview. Onsite interviews include several panels of leaders and physicians from the hospital. I do not have a list until it is confirmed by the hospital executive assistantWho has final say on hiring? The Admin Director & COO will make the final decision.On & Relocation Bonuses are negotiableFee: 20%