Director, Surgical Services: Lead Care Innovation

Community Health Systems; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Recognition & Rewards

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Northwest Health- Porter in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Nursing Director of Surgical Services. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving safety, quality, and efficiency in the surgical services department.

You will lead planning, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The Director fosters a culture of excellence, champions innovation, and coordinates initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required or 7+ years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Surgical Services department, ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and stakeholders to coordinate schedules and patient flow.
• Recruits, hires, and retains surgical services staff and promotes ongoing education.
• Establishes and monitors key performance metrics to measure department success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Staff Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Northwest Health- Porter in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Nursing Director of Surgical Services. The role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight, driving safety, quality, and efficiency in the surgical services department.

You will lead planning, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The Director fosters a culture of excellence, champions innovation, and coordinates initiatives to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and