Description
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is seeking a Director of Adult Perioperative Services to support its missions of health care, academics, and research. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Executive, and located in Jackson, MS.
The Medical Center's three-part mission is to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow's health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting-edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status.
The adult perioperative department has 31 OR’s in four locations within our University Hospital. Approximately 30,000 surgeries are performed each year. UMMC is currently in the process of building an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) that is scheduled to open in 2026. This ASC will have six OR’s and two procedure rooms.
Position Summary:
In this role, you will direct, coordinate, implement, and evaluate operational and patient care services within an assigned area in accordance with institutional policies, standards of nursing practices, and governmental regulations. You will perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
Strong candidates will have knowledge of healthcare administration. Organizational and analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skill to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to make independent judgments. Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.
Education & Experience:
You must have a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing plus six (6) years of RN experience in Periop, Postop or Surgery, three of which must have been in a supervisory/management position. Master's degree in nursing is preferred.
Valid Mississippi RN license or eligible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Organizes, directs, and staffs patient access, nursing care, and continued care services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Collaborates with medical staff and other individuals in planning and facilitating efficient patient care services and patient management.
Prepares budgets and monitors revenue and expenditures.
Develops capital equipment plans and clinical space plans for ongoing operations and new programs.
Confers with hospital administration and other pertinent individuals concerning policy recommendations, patient care, and operational issues. Identifies and assists in resolution of problems between staff, physicians, and other departments.
Maintains an organizational structure and staff to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; hires, supervises, and evaluates staff; ensures compliance with applicable standards, practices, and regulatory requirements.
Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
To apply for this great job opportunity, please use the link below (R00038739):
https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Director-Adult-Periop-Services---Perioperative-Svcs_R00038739
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The Medical Center complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
