Director Surgical Services - Relocation Available

Company: Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Location: Gadsden
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Director Surgical Services - Relocation Available

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*Overview:*

Gadsden Regional Medical Center has an exciting Director of Surgical Services position available. This opportunity is Sign-on and Relocation Bonus eligible.

*Job Description:*

The Director, Surgical Services, provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the surgical services department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. This role is responsible for departmental planning, regulatory compliance, financial management, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. The Director promotes a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to optimize surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

*Responsibilities:*
* Oversees daily operations of the Surgical Services department, ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to support safe and efficient patient care.
* Develops and implements departmental goals, policies, and procedures that align with organizational objectives and promote high standards of surgical care.
* Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including The Joint Commission and CMS standards.
* Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, surgical outcomes, and operational performance.
* Prepares, monitors, and manages the departmental budget, implementing cost-saving measures while maintaining high standards of care and service delivery.
* Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate surgical schedules, optimize patient flow, and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
* Recruits, hires, and retains highly qualified surgical services staff, providing mentorship, fostering professional development, and promoting continuing education opportunities.
* Monitors and evaluates patient care processes and outcomes, addressing patient concerns and implementing strategies to improve satisfaction and experience.
* Drives initiatives to create and sustain a positive work culture, achieving employee satisfaction and retention goals through effective leadership and management practices.
* Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
* Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and emerging technologies, ensuring the department remains competitive and compliant with evolving standards.
* Establishes and monitors key performance metrics, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement and to measure departmental success.
* Collaborates with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to manage inventory, surgical instruments, and equipment, ensuring availability and proper utilization.
* Participates in strategic planning and organizational initiatives to expand surgical services and enhance the facility's market position.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications:*
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required
* Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
* 4-6 years of clinical experience in surgical services required
* 2-4 years of progressive leadership experience in surgical services or perioperative settings required

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
* Strong understanding of surgical procedures, practices, and technology.
* Strong leadership ability with organizational, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
* Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decision-making and improvements.
* Ability to gather information, delegate and support teams.
* Ability to evaluate situations to make effective decisions, provide solutions and improve work processes.
* Excellent human relations, oral and written communications skills, and ability to meet customer needs.
* Ability to partner with customers, peer and others.
* Promotes the organization's purpose and ambition. Encourages and values diversity.

*Licenses and Certifications:*
* RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
* BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American
* Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Relocation assistance
Medical Specialty:
* Surgery
Schedule:
* Day shift



Application Question(s):
* Do you have a BSN degree?
* Do you have at least 2 years of leadership experience in Surgical Services?
* Do you have at least 4 years of surgical service experience?

Ability to Commute:
* Gadsden, AL 35903 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Gadsden, AL 35903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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