Director-Surgery/OR

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,

administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.

Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level

determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing

education initiatives.

Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance

with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Verify that sterile processing staffing levels are adequate to meet the facility's demands, particularly during peak

times in the OR, and that staff have sufficient time and resources to follow all manufacturer instructions to the letter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education

High school diploma - Required

BSN preferred

OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Five years previous management experience - preferred

Licenses:

Registered Nurse in State of Texas

Certifications:

BCLS required