RN Surgery Lead- Ortho & Plastics

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center seeks a Surgical Services Lead to coordinate safe perioperative care across preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, PACU, GI, sterile processing, anesthesia and pain management. The role ensures operational and fiscal management aligned with the center's mission and standards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive performance improvement initiatives, and support compliance with organizational and regulatory standards while mentoring staff and upholding

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services.
• 2-4 years of progressive experience in healthcare management with increasing responsibility.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the surgical services department.
• Ensure availability of personnel, equipment, and supplies to meet patient and procedural needs.
• Assist in evaluating perioperative practices and implement improvement strategies.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to surgical services personnel.
• Collaborate with perioperative management to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of perioperative personnel.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Quality improvement

Education

RN licensure

CNOR preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered perioperative care. This role ensures the operational and fiscal management of surgical services, including preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, post-anesthesia care, gastrointestinal services, sterile processing, anesthesia, and pain management. The Surgical Services Lead collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, drives performance improvement initiatives, and supports compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

Leads the daily operations of the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values. Oversees the delivery of perioperative care, verifying the availability of personnel, equipment, and supplies to meet patient and procedural needs. Assists in evaluating perioperative practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Provides guidance, support, and mentorship to surgical services personnel, fostering professional development and accountability. Collaborates with perioperative management and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives. Analyzes data related to quality improvement projects, utilizing findings to inform decision-making and promote best practices. Participates in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of perioperative personnel. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services required 2-4 years of progressive experience in healthcare management with increasing levels of responsibility and authority required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In-depth knowledge of perioperative care processes, surgical services operations, and regulatory standards. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and support personnel. Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies. Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred