DIRECTOR- SURGICAL SVCS, Full- Time, Day

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: . For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Description:

This position reports to the Chief Operating & Chief Nursing Officers and has responsibility for Pre-operative process, PAT, Surgical, PACU, Anesthesia, Endoscopy, SPD, OR supply management and the Cardiovascular labs. Will work in concert with the administration, directors and physicians in development and operations of services and in business development and physician recruitment. Leads organization in achieving peri- operative services growth and achievement of advanced EBP standards of practice. Provides administrative direction for development and evaluation of all nursing personnel, and maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services. Contributes to nursing and the hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational and research efforts. Accountable to assure that HCAHPS, patient, employee, and physicians satisfaction scores are all in acceptable ranges and improving. Accountable for building and directing teams to improve core measures and other Joint Commission initiatives. Assures department is Survey ready at all times, including nursing documentation, facility, and all National Patient Safety Goals.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• Five (5) years in peri-operative services with demonstrated development and leadership abilities. More than five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an approved/accredited School of Nursing or equivalent. BSN required. Master’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Management/MBA completed or in process.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support. PALS required for ED, Med/Surg and Peri-Operative Directors.
• National Certification preferred: (i.e. N.A.C.O.G, CRN, CCRN).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, staff and the general public. Writes minutes for meetings in an ongoing and timely manner.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical/clinical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to direct teams to improve scores and coach critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage all emergencies, a fast paced environment and handle multiple priorities at one time. Must be capable of making decisions under pressure as well as appropriately managing the anger, fear, hostility and violence of others. A good communicator and treats all staff in a fair and consistent manner. Serves as a coach, mentor and role model for other staff members.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

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