Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Registered Nurses with Director, Unit Management or other leadership experience have an opportunity to lead an expanding Surgical Services department at Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livingston, and Canton.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Director Surgical Services directs the organizational management resources and financial resources for the internal and external customers of physicians, patients and staff across the Trinity Health Ann Arbor's surgical services cluster including operating rooms, pre op, recovery, pain clinics, CSR, endoscopy and liaison to the trauma team. Build internal systems that support those that deliver patient care. Develops and maintains collaborative medical and administrative staff relationships that support and allow the areas to meet the system goals and objectives. Determines and sets direction for future goals for assigned areas, in conjunction with administration and medical staff leadership. Builds, coaches and facilitates the leadership team development of the surgical services cluster, to meet customer service requirements for high quality, cost effective care. Develops a safe and positive environment for internal and external customers to deliver and receive high quality, cost effective care.
We have remarkable operating room teams at Trinity Health in SE Michigan. Our board-certified surgeons and anesthesiologists are supported by exceptional surgical residents-in-training and highly skilled nurses, physician assistants, and technicians. Each of our teams delivers excellent care for all types of surgery with a surgical volume of over 24,000 case each year. Our inpatient and outpatient surgical suites are equipped with the most advanced surgical and patient monitoring technology.
The selected candidate will oversee the daily operations of 39 Operating Rooms and 5 pre-op and recovery rooms. This includes the Ann Arbor Main OR (19 Rooms); the Ann Arbor OSC (9 Rooms). Ann Arbor is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is a leader in Robotic Surgery. Additionally, they will lead surgical services at Trinity Health Livingston, Trinity Health Canton, Perfusion, Sterile Processing and administrative staff.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE
- A BSN is required. A Master's degree in Business, Nursing or other relevant discipline also required.
- A Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse is required.
- To be considered share your five or more years of relevant nursing management or supervisory background.
- Demonstrable experience with financials, clinical throughput, and process improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborates with system administration and medical staff in assessing community needs, program planning and strategic planning activities that impact on the delivery of patient care services for the surgery cluster.
- Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the systems and resources to support the 24 hour patient care delivery. Facilitates leadership staffing plans to provide quality care during all hours of operation, meeting age specific development, cultural, spiritual and regulatory agency requirements.
- Monitors and communicates surgery cluster fiscal and volume targets to administration, cluster leadership and physician leadership. Develops and implements strategies to meet targets and improve variances.
- Forecasts and analyzes operational and capital budget. Prioritizes and purchases of capital equipment based on strategic plan. Review cost per case data to determine appropriate cost savings.
- Provides leadership mentorship, coaching and guidance to all staff in surgery cluster to achieve department goals and objectives.
- Provide for the development, communication and evaluation of patient care standards that meet or exceed regulatory, legal, professional and quality standards. Works collaboratively with VP, Surgical Services to meet these standards.
- Negotiates and reviews contracts for new technology and implants in conjunction with supply chain staff for surgery cluster. Participates in corporate product initiatives as requested.
- Interprets, presents and provides leadership staff and surgery cluster staff with information on new programs, changes in health care industry environment, policies and procedures and financial performance to insure informed and knowledgeable staff.
- Maintains leadership team development by interviewing, hiring and evaluating leadership team performance. Develops individual goals with team members and evaluates performance and growth.
- Participates and facilitates system and surgery cluster problem solving and direction setting groups as requested. Maintains personal strategies to remain flexible and open during the ever changing health care environment.
POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS
- Competitive compensation including participation in the Management Incentive Program.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
