Director, Surgery

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Extended Leave Plan

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health in Homewood is seeking a Director of Surgery to lead the Main OR. This role includes overseeing daily operations, resource allocation, and ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in surgical nursing along with leadership skills. Join us in a position that emphasizes safety and optimal patient outcomes, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits from day one!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a BSN required.
• Three years as a registered nurse in a surgical setting.
• Current BLS certification and relevant nursing licensure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the surgical unit.
• Allocate resources efficiently for patient care.
• Lead and promote a culture of safety and quality service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient care optimization

Resource allocation

Nursing delivery model analysis

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is looking for aDirector of Surgery to lead ourMain OR. This director will be responsible for the overall day‑to‑day operations of an inpatient 24/7 nursing unit/department. Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure delivery of quality service, optimal patient flow and comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory/governing bodies (e.g. OSHA, JCAHO), infection control, and risk management.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.
• Provides leadership for quality and service activities in the unit/department to promote a culture of safety for patients, families, and staff.
• Promotes a satisfied, healthy work environment for the workforce by establishing a climate of growth, challenge, and development of all team members.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes.
• Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to balance technology with values that emphasize quality of life, consumer choice, risk‑benefit decisions, and access.
• Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
• Assists in developing and monitoring the operating and capital budget; resolves variances and implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence‑based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, and organizational and national practice standards.
• Leads and participates in departmental and hospital programs, committees, and special projects to achieve desired outcomes.
• Fosters patient, family and professional relationships that are reciprocal, synergistic, and characterized by mutual respect and professional growth.
• Cultivates exemplary customer services throughout the unit/department.
• Serves as a liaison between team members and nursing administration.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
• Identifies issues arising from individual differences and develops awareness of those issues in nursing staff, medical staff, and other health care providers.
• Serves as a mentor for professional practice.
• Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health‑related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population:
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Experience

• Three (3) years as a registered nurse in a surgical setting, with one (1) year leadership experience.