Director Surgical Services Flint Hills

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc. in Kansas seeks an experienced Nursing Leader for Surgical Services and SPD, guiding patient care and operational excellence.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop budgets, advance Lean initiatives, and pursue Magnet accreditation, reporting to the VP of Patient Care Services.

This role requires BSN, MSN preferred, and at least 5 years of clinical and 2 years of management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Current RN license in Kansas (KSBN) required.
• 5 years of clinical experience; 2 years of management experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, integrates, and evaluates functions and activities in Surgical Services & Sterile Processing (SPD).
• Provide leadership, motivate staff, and address conflicts; build a strong team atmosphere.
• Develop cooperative relationships with other departments at Flint Hills and Topeka campuses.
• Communicate effectively with staff and physicians; plan time efficiently and delegate.
• Monitor budgets; participate in annual operating and capital budgeting; ensure cost containment.
• Oversee Magnet designation efforts and quality improvement processes.
• Lead department action plans and ensure alignment with hospital objectives.

Skills

LEAN principles

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

BSN

MSN or related field

Job description

Position Status:Full timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:40Job InformationExemption Status: ExemptA Brief OverviewPlans, directs, and coordinates patient care activities in patient care areas to maintain standards of patient care, and advises medical staff and administrators in matters related to nursing service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Oversees the operational leadership and growth in Flint Hills Surgical Services division. Is a part of the overall Flint Hills Leadership team and has strong ties to the Surgical Service Medical Director. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN. RequiredMaster's Degree Nursing or related field. RequiredExperience Qualifications5 years Current specialty clinical experience. Required2 years Management experience within the last 5 years of employment. RequiredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrates understanding of the provision of service and knowledge of LEAN principles. RequiredDemonstrates clinical skill and an obvious passion for nursing. RequiredDemonstrates current knowledge of the patient/family and personnel needs in the patient care Required area.Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse - KSBN RequiredWhat you will doCoordinates, integrates, and evaluates functions and activities in Surgical Services & Sterile Processing (SPD). of nursing personnel. Provides strong leadership, able to motivate staff and respond to individual needs. Develops a strong team atmosphere, deals appropriately with staff conflict. Provides timely feedback to staff regarding issues/concerns.Develops and promotes cooperative working relationships with other departments both at Flint Hills campus and the Topeka campus. Communicates effectively with staff and physicians.Plans time efficiently, organizes workload effectively and delegates responsibilities appropriately. Prioritizes, identifies critical responsibilities and activities. Understands hospital-wide objectives and priorities; able to link department goals and operations to institutional goals.Formulates business plans/proposal for new programs/services that require prior consideration before approval can be given.Actively monitors, evaluates and grows the Robotics Program.Represents the hospital before various civic, professional, educational and business groups to discuss, market, interpret, and explain policies and programs and foster good public relations.Actively participates in the budget process; prepares annual patient care area operating and capital budget appropriate to department's care goals. Keeps budget on a monthly basis; able to explain any budget variances. Oversees appropriate cost containment measures. Directs the preparation and monitoring of individual nursing department(s) budget(s). Works with materials management in the ongoing evaluation of supplies/equipment to assure cost-effective and adequate patient care items.Coordinates implementation of methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives for continued improvement of services which contribute to the achievement of the critical success factors. Independently develops and implements multiple department level action plans.Provide support and administration to maintain Magnet designation. Demonstrates knowledge of the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act and follows the statutes and regulations therein. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care and department activities in accordance with the Kansas State Nurse Practice Act.Analyzes and evaluates overall patient care program, utilizing LEAN principles and tools. Assists with organizational program development. Ensures compliance with standards of patient care.Reviews incidents and complaints and acts in a timely fashion. Responds to crisis situations/supports the provision of patient care as needed.Confers with patients/families. Responds to patient requests. Oversees the process of patient/family education. Confers with staff concerning problems of patient care and provides timely feedback.Is an active member on all system surgical meetings i.e. SIVAC.Oversees staff competency process. Identifies and meets staff development needs. Coaches and teaches staff, consistently provides leadership and clinical expertise. Evaluates the education and training needs of personnel and directs development and implementation of in-service programs through subordinate staff.Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Recommends establishment or revision of policies, procedures, and methods and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Advises and assists Vice President of Patient Care Services, and medical staff in planning and developing administrative and operational policies and procedures, facilities use and planning, and strategic planning in accordance with ongoing quality improvement processes.Works within system of scheduling/staffing to provide resources.Actively participates in recruiting, interviewing, hiring: collaborates with HR department. Maintains appropriate standards for discipline and termination.Conducts monthly staff meetings, which include administrative announcements, discussion of new programs, review of policies/procedures, quality improvement, problem resolution, staff issues and follow-through on previous month's issues.Travel Requirements5%Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Not Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityHybridScopeHas Supervisory ResponsibilityHas Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Rarely less than 1 hourCarrying: Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourDriving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 HoursHandling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursHearing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPulling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursPushing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursReaching (Forward): Rarely less than 1 hourReaching (Overhead): Rarely less than 1 hourRepetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 HoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStooping: Rarely less than 1 hourTalking: Continuously greater than 5 hoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking ConditionsCombative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hourDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourNoise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.