Associate Clinical Director, Surgical Services

GHR Healthcare; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ seeks an Associate Clinical Director of Surgical Services to lead patient care teams in the perioperative setting. The role supports the Clinical Director, ensures staffing, safety, and quality, and drives operational efficiency across ORs.

Minimum 2 years in perioperative support, strong communication, and nursing leadership skills are required. Requires NJ RN licensure; BSN preferred. Weekend/shift coverage and on-site responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a perioperative support services role with OR equipment knowledge.
• Strong communication with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing-sensitive indicators.
• Maintain confidentiality due to sensitive materials.
• Proficient computer literacy and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team in the perioperative setting.
• Coach and support staff for professional growth and development.
• Assess staff competency and participate in performance reviews.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment and supplies, control costs and increase efficiencies.
• Oversee documentation and timely archival of records.
• Attend designated meetings and contribute to unit policies.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Oral & written comms

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

NDNQI database

EMR / Electronic medical records

Job description

ACD (Associate Clinical Director) of Surgical Services

Sits out of Camden, NJ

Open to strong scrub and circulate nurses with charge, supervisor, manager backgrounds or someone looking to get into leadership

Short Description

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to oversee clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the Perioperative Setting at the direction of the Clinical Director and in their absence.

• Actively coaches and supports staff. Assists the Clinical Director in providing a supportive environment for each team member’s professional growth and development.
• Continuously assesses the competency of all staff in conjunction with the Clinical Director and assists with written performance reviews as directed by the Clinical Director in a timely manner.
• Fosters a culture of shared decisions making by encouraging staff input regarding nursing practice and unit polices
• Assists the Clinical Director with the provision of adequate, competent staffing levels on each shift.
• Assists the Clinical Director in the oversight of the delivery of patient care ensuring adherence to service, safety and quality standards.
• Assists Clinical Director in nursing clinical operational efficiencies, as well as monitoring and evaluating the use of supplies, equipment, materials and other resources to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Ensures equipment monitoring occurs at the required frequency. This includes but is not limited to refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, trauma cart.
• Ensures documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner , and that documentation is properly archived.
• Attends all meetings as designated by the Clinical Director.
• Demonstrates basic clinical competency as a nurse within designated specialty area.

Overview

At Cooper University Health Care, you’ll find one of the most dynamic surgical environments in the region. Cooper’s Camden Campus is South Jersey’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, our OR team cares for some of the most complex and meaningful cases you’ll encounter.

With 30 operating rooms and over 70 surgeries each day, you’ll be part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech setting while delivering world-class care. Cooper’s surgical services is growing fast, creating new opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years experiences in a Perioperative support services role with relevant experience and knowledge of OR equipment
• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the NDNQI database for nursing sensitive indicators and others as required.
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm required.
• Ability to work with many diverse people required.
• Effective telephone skills required.
• Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the realization of performance objectives and previous experience in performance-based evaluations required.

Education Requirements

• BSN preferred

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-RN License

Special Requirements

• 5 8s or 4 10s: 10A-8:30P or 12P-8:30P
• Weekend, holiday, and call rotation required

Hourly Rate Min $52

Hourly Rate Max $86