Description

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Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the operations and staff (clinical and non-clinical) of the Surgical Services Department (Inpatient Operating Room, Outpatient Surgical Services, Anesthesia, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Central Sterile and Lake Tahoe Surgery Center), as well the GI Department and the Trauma Program. This position maintains effective business relationships which promote the services of the divisions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• Advanced degree (MSN/MBA/MHA) preferred.

 Experience:

• Ten years in a surgical environment with at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of current principles, practices, techniques, policies and procedures of nursing theory, practices, and management.
• Expert knowledge of health care practices, procedures, terminology and technology as they relate to nursing and surgeon practices.
• Expert knowledge of principles and practices of effective management, supervision, and leadership.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an efficient course of action.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to establish working relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to develop relationships with the various departments in order to establish a consistent and supportive process throughout the System.
• Highly effective collaboration skills, written and verbal communications skills.

 Certifications/Licensure:

• Current California and Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current ACLS certification prior to start date or must enroll and complete the first available Barton University course.
• CNOR Certification preferred.