Vice President of Surgical Services
Job Summary
The VP of Surgical Services acts as the facility lead for strategic growth in surgical services; working in collaboration with the Division recruiters and facility leadership. Accountable for the effective, efficient, and compliant operation of surgical services. Responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, coordinating, evaluating and continually improving the operation of surgical services, to include OR, pre/post, endoscopy, sterile processing, business office, scheduling, and analysts. Establish and maintain medical staff relationships; identify new business opportunities and focus on implementation of the strategic plan related to growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement surgical services growth strategies
- Manage all operational projects related to scope
- Manage all day-to-day operations of the service including managing direct reports, expense analysis and identifying ways to increase profitability and decrease costs
- Develop and implement process improvement efforts to improve the overall function and efficiency of the service
- Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost
- Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
- Effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts in a timely manner
- Plan and schedule project timeliness and milestones appropriately
- Develop and communicate progress
- Facilitate presentations as required
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- RN or CST experience required
- Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in surgical services required
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse or certified surgical technologist in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
- Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
- Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred
THIS POSITION OVERSEES 2 FACILITIES
Reporting Structure
- Each location has a Director who reports into the VP. Each location has it’s own OR, Pre & Post, SPD
- VP reports into Admin Team – COO/VP Ops
- 92 FTEs and ~40 FTEs
will only consider seasoned Dir of SS and above over a large acute care facility
Overview
- 12 ORs – 7 robots there. 6,869 cases in 2023. Started a CV program, very busy endo center
- 10 ORs – 2 robots. 4300 cases in 2023
Job Summary
The VP of Surgical Services acts as the facility lead for strategic growth in surgical services; working in collaboration with the Division recruiters and facility leadership. Accountable for the effective, efficient, and compliant operation of surgical services. Responsible for planning, directing, monitoring, coordinating, evaluating and continually improving the operation of surgical services, to include OR, pre/post, endoscopy, sterile processing, business office, scheduling, and analysts. Establish and maintain medical staff relationships; identify new business opportunities and focus on implementation of the strategic plan related to growth.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement surgical services growth strategies
- Manage all operational projects related to scope
- Manage all day-to-day operations of the service including managing direct reports, expense analysis and identifying ways to increase profitability and decrease costs
- Develop and implement process improvement efforts to improve the overall function and efficiency of the service
- Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost
- Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care.
- Effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts in a timely manner
- Plan and schedule project timeliness and milestones appropriately
- Develop and communicate progress
- Facilitate presentations as required
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required
- RN or CST experience required
- Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in surgical services required
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse or certified surgical technologist in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation required
- Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
- Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred
THIS POSITION OVERSEES 2 FACILITIES
Reporting Structure
- Each location has a Director who reports into the VP. Each location has it’s own OR, Pre & Post, SPD
- VP reports into Admin Team – COO/VP Ops
- 92 FTEs and ~40 FTEs
will only consider seasoned Dir of SS and above over a large acute care facility
Overview
- 12 ORs – 7 robots there. 6,869 cases in 2023. Started a CV program, very busy endo center
- 10 ORs – 2 robots. 4300 cases in 2023