Surgical Services Lead Nurse | Perioperative Leadership

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Surgical Services Lead to coordinate and oversee perioperative care from preadmission through post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe, patient-centered service and efficient operation in Knoxville, Tennessee.

You will lead daily operations, guide staff, drive performance improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and fiscal management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Surgical Services Lead to coordinate and oversee perioperative care from preadmission through post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe, patient-centered service and efficient operation in Knoxville, Tennessee.

You will lead daily operations, guide staff, drive performance improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and fiscal management.