Director of Surgical Services

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center seeks a Clinical Nurse Director to lead the surgical care team, ensuring adherence to care standards and implementing patient care policies. The director will oversee budgeting, staffing, and quality of care while maintaining confidentiality and superior service.

The role emphasizes leadership in nursing practice, interdepartmental collaboration, and ongoing professional development to sustain patient-first outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current License in the State of Illinois required.
• Current certification in CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs patient care management in the surgical areas/unit.
• Manages staffing, scheduling and budgeting for efficiency and quality care.
• Drives performance improvement and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Liaisons with hospital departments to optimize patient flow and safety.
• Acts as liaison among hospital departments to ensure patient-first care.
• Ensures safe and effective care with staff training and development.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to hospital policies and mission.
• Performs additional duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned.

Skills

Illinois nursing license

CPR certification

Budget management

Illinois nursing license

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

II. GENERAL SUMMARY

The clinical nurse director is a registered professional nurse who provides for the administration, direction, planning, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of patient care provided in the surgical areas/unit. This position ensures incorporation of current AORN care theory and practice standards in the development and implementation of the philosophy,policy, procedures, objectives and patient care standards of the areas. As director, fiscal responsibility for budget preparation and achievement is a priority. The director is responsible for overall unit operation including quality, cost and service excellence. The clinical director supervises human resource utilization and performance.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

III. DESCRIPTION

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervises and provides direction for the patient care management process incorporating the attributes of Careful Nursing for all patients in the area of responsibility.

a. Understands and implements a patient care model that reflects state of the art practice with development and achievement of short- and long-term goals

b. Interprets the patient care model to staff and validates their understanding of the work patterns required to support the model.

c. Outcomes of care are identified and quality achieved.

d. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and interdependence among staff members.

e. Develops and achieves project completion within identified timelines

f. Supports staff members in their daily activities by ensuring those processes which impact patient care are functioning appropriately.

g. Participates in direct care as needed and functions as a clinical resource to staff.

h. Works directly with other managers in the hospital to ensure a smooth flow for patient care, which puts the \"Patient First\".

i. Strengthens relationships with other departments actively pursuing solutions to interdepartmental problems.

j. Works proactively to adjust staffing levels to meet patient volume, requesting adjustments to budget allocations when appropriate

k. Identifies plans and implements continuing education and professional development for personnel.

l. Ensures that staff members receive the training and education necessary to provide safe and effective care to patients in their area of responsibility

2. Manages the human resources necessary for the efficient and effective provision of services in their area of responsibility.

a. Selects, evaluates, disciplines and terminates personnel with consistency and within time frames.

b. Holds staff accountable for their actions.

c. Utilizes leadership techniques with staff to ensure staff participation in department and hospital activities.

d. Meets regularly with staff to provide information and receive feedback. Develops effective communication style.

e. Develops and provides for adequate orientation of new staff members

f. Provides ongoing schedules for staff following Mercy policies and staff requests

g. Counsels staff regarding performance and growth opportunities

h. Evaluates staff in a consistent, timely and fair manner, making recommendations related to improvement, promotion and continued employment

i. Maintains an atmosphere of \"zero tolerance\" for non- Mercy behaviors

3. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all activities involved in the financial management of the area of responsibility.

a. Completes payroll review and authorization in a timely manner.

b. Monitors staffing levels and agency usage on a daily basis, matching staffing levels to current patient volume

c. Completes monthly budget variance analysis report in a timely manner

d. Responds to electronic variance notices in a timely manner

e. Works with unit staff to ensure efficient and cost effective use of supplies

f. Assumes responsibility and accountability for yearly budget preparation based on projected volumes, strategic goals and budget guidelines

g. Proposes cost saving solutions

h. Utilizes the OptiLink system

4. Assumes responsibility and accountability for performance improvement activities within the area of responsibility

a. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility.

b. Develops performance improvement monitors within the area of responsibility and Patient Care Services

c. Educates staff members regarding the performance improvement process and involves them in completion of the process

d. Provides data reports, measurable results and action plans for further improvement on a regular basis to supervisor.

5. Interprets, develops and communicates essential information about their area of responsibility.

a. Make rounds daily on the patient care area to

maintain awareness of discharges, admission, complaints

and potential problems.

b. Communicates issues in a proactive manner to the Risk Manager, Infection Control Practitioner and supervisor

c. Facilitates the discharge process by communicating with residents, attending physicians and other departments as needed

6. Establishes, implements and evaluates a unit plan consistent with the overall goals and strategic plan of Patient Care Services and Mercy Hospital.

a. Develops yearly goals during the strategic planning process

b. Provides quarterly updates with measurable results as directed

c. Communicates plan to staff members and encourages their involvement in working to meet the goals

7. Serves as the liaison between their area of responsibility and all other hospital departments.

a. Serves on hospital committees as directed

b. Provides updates to the Patient Care Services Management Team on a regular basis

c. Takes information from Patient Care Services back to the committee for consideration

8. Additional Duties and Responsibilities

a. Ensures that care is provided for all patients utilizing the attributes of Careful Nursing

• Unconditional love
• Perfect skill in fostering safety and comfort
• Creation of a restorative environment
• Cares for self
• Power derived from service
• Participatory – authoritative management

b. Carries out other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned

IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Skills:

• Current License in the State of Illinois required
• Current certification in CPR required

Abilities:

• Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of the patient care unit
• Knowledge of growth and development needs of staff

• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!