Manager of Surgical Services

For more than 50 years we have been responsible for the most sophisticated, quality healthcare in Southern Nevada. As Las Vegas' largest acute care facility, we serve the needs of our community with compassion and pride.

The duties and responsibilities listed herein are not intended to be all inclusive but rather to indicate the primary emphasis of the job and establish the parameters for the necessary skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions that make up the job.

* Participate in development of the plan of patient care services for the responsible clinical area(s) to meet the Mission and Vision of the Hospital. * Ensure unit compliance with all regulatory agencies and the State of Nevada Nurse Practice Act. * Perform data collection and analysis for decision-making. Seeks opportunities to improve care or system process; Incorporates performance improvement principles and data. *Networks with Medical Staff to build collaborative practice on clinical area(s) of responsibility. Maintains collegial responsibility for team building on all levels including knowledge sharing and educating. * Assist in development of staffing standards for clinical area(s) of responsibility. Ensure daily staffing standards meet productivity target. Coach charge nurses and other unit personnel on effective staffing patterns. * Participates in annual budget development, implementation and maintenance ensuring operations are managed in unit(s) within established guidelines and delivering quality patient care. * Participates in hospital wide development of the annual proactive patient safety program and individualizes program to meet each clinical area(s). Adjusts culture to reinforce a proactive and “blame free” environment in discovering, correcting and reporting of safety issues. * Mentor employees in quality and patient satisfaction goals for the clinical area(s) of responsibility. Holds staff accountable to Pride Standards. * Consistently demonstrate skill in the ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure while maintaining professional decorum. * Select, train and evaluate subordinates and initiate personnel actions in accordance with the Human Resources policies and organizational philosophy. Provide opportunities for professional growth. Knowledgeable in principles of personnel management. * Serves as a positive role model for staff management, problem solving and professional standards of nursing. * Represents the departments through involvement on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees or work groups to effect change and problem solve within the organization. Represent Patient Care Services and the medical center on state, community and professional committees. * Consistently demonstrates and mentors a professional approach to open and honest communication skills. * Demonstrates delegation skills in receiving and responsibilities. * Implements active case management of the patient’s healthcare process for all patients under supervision.

* Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing * BSN required * Masters Degree in Nursing or related health field required (or actively in progress) * BLS, ACLS * Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) or Nursing Administration (CNA) preferred * Current acute clinical knowledge required. Minimum of 1 year management experience required. Recent acute clinical experience (Í 3 years); preferably in area of clinical area assigned.