Director of Surgical Services: Sunrise Health

Director of Surgical Services

Las Vegas

Part of Sunrise Health, MountainView Hospital is a full-service modern 250-bed facility in the heart of northwest Las Vegas . Here we offer a family-like culture and stress a team-based approach, aimed at continuing to achieve high levels of patient satisfaction. We are known for our low nurse-to-patient ratio and specialty adult and pediatric intensive care units, and were honored with a Service Excellence Award for women’s health and maternity care.

We are currently seeking a full time Director of Surgical Services to join our team. The Surgical Services Director assumes administrative responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Operating Rooms, CV operating rooms, PACU (Recovery), Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, Pre Admission and PPCU departments, including the establishment and review of goals and objectives for the department with the Medical Director. The Director develops, interprets, and implements department policies & procedures. Maintains optimal cost effective delivery of surgical services, maintains a department safety program, consults with physicians and other professional staff as needed and demonstrates knowledge & skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients served by the department. Must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth & development over the life span, and must possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status, and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific need, and to provide the care needed as described in department policies & procedures.

Qualified candidates must possess:

• BS Degree in Nursing required; Masters Degree in Health Care Administration, or in Nursing preferred
• Current BCLS required; CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in management of Surgical Services programs; experience in Surgical Services for adolescent through geriatric patients preferred
• Proficiency in surgical suite nursing procedures and skills required
• Experienced in leadership, management, and establishing interpersonal relationships necessary to promote an effective working environment required. Practical experience dealing with hospital and departmental policies and procedures is required, including comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, continuous quality assurance, Medicare and JCAHO regulations required
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nevada

At Sunrise Health we’re guided by a simple yet powerful motto, “Another Sunrise. Another Miracle.” And while technology is at the forefront of everything we do, we haven’t forgotten that it’s our people who make miracles happen and help our patients heal. As part of our team, we provide you with a benefits package designed to meet your individual needs.

Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime resident, there’s always something new to discover in Las Vegas . Please visit our website at www.sunrisehealth.jobs/mountainview.php to learn more about our opportunities and all that Las Vegas has to offer. Or contact our recruiter, Pam at 702-562-5508.

Sunrise Health is an equal opportunity employer.