Surgical Services Director — Strategic Care Leader

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD seeks an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead strategic planning, clinical excellence, and resource stewardship under the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

The Director will oversee patient care, education, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, building collaborative partnerships with physicians, administrators and staff to continually improve outcomes and operational performance across the surgical services program.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic plan for the surgical services program.
• Collaborate with administrators, physicians, managers and providers to plan, implement and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Create an operational plan aligned with the program's and hospital's strategic plan.
• Set department goals aligned with overall hospital direction.
• Guide priorities for program activities and organizational needs.
• Coordinate inpatient/outpatient planning to improve care coordination and efficiency.
• Develop program and business plans addressing identified patient care needs.
• Develop annual and multi-year capital budgets and operating budgets.
• Establish productivity targets and accountability across nurse leaders and staff.
• Be an integral part of the senior leadership team and represent surgical services.
• Maintain licensure and required certifications; pursue ongoing professional development.
• Promote teamwork, conflict resolution, and collaborative practice across disciplines.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully; solicit feedback and input from staff.
• Encourage staff input to improve patient and family care and work environment.
• Collaborate with other departments to deliver patient-centered care.

Job description

Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD seeks an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead strategic planning, clinical excellence, and resource stewardship under the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).

The Director will oversee patient care, education, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, building collaborative partnerships with physicians, administrators and staff to continually improve outcomes and operational performance across the surgical services program.