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Steele Memorial Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, experienced Surgical Services Director to lead our perioperative departments, including the Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing. This role is ideal for a strong clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds high-performing teams, and ensures safe, efficient, patient-centered surgical care. The director is responsible for overseeing the strategic, operational, and financial management of their while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and hospital administration to optimize workflows, block scheduling, staffing, and resource utilization while supporting the hospitals mission and patient-care goals.

Salmon is where career impact meets quality of life and offers:

• Stunning mountain views, rivers, and endless outdoor recreation
• A tight-knit supportive hospital culture
• A slower pace of life without sacrificing professional challenge
• A place where leaders are visible, valued, and trusted.
• Community that knows your name – and appreciates your work

Directly supervises 10-15 employees in the surgery department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily department functions, ensuring efficiency and quality patient care.
• Monitor department performance, implement best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement department policies and initiatives aligned with hospital goals.
• Lead recruitment and training; Supervises and evaluates Surgery staff to ensure quality results and exceptional customer service.
• Ensures staff competency assessments, continuing education, and performance improvement.
• Provides technical consultation and support to Surgical Staff.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and hospital policies.
• Work with hospital leadership, physicians, and external partners to optimize department services.
• Foster a positive work environment, ensuring employees feel valued, while driving initiatives that enhance motivation and retention.
• Lead by example, demonstrating commitment to engagement through actions and communication.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and cost-effective operations.

• Participate in the development of the Surgical Services strategic and operational plans.
• Collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer to determine fiscal requirements of assigned unit(s) and prepare budgetary recommendations. Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determine the appropriateness of resource consumption in the service.

Qualifications:

• RN licensure required in the state of Idaho; BSN preferred
• Minimum 5 years perioperative nursing experience with 3+ years leadership preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage operations, and collaborate with physicians.

• Current BLS and ACLS certification required. PALS preferred.

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient in EPIC Electronic Health Record (EMR) software.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing clinical documentation and assigning codes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Interact with patients, families, and coworkers in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner.
• Maintain a positive and service-oriented attitude in all situations.
• Communicate clearly, listen actively, and respond appropriately to questions or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and always uphold ethical standards.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency, workflow, and patient-care needs.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking and standing throughout the surgical area and patient care areas for extended periods.
• Frequently lifting, carrying, and positioning of supplies or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required for typing, writing, reviewing documentation, and handling surgical or sterile processing materials.
• Visual acuity to read and hear staff communication, alarms, and all OR and PACU activity.
• Occasional bending, reaching, and stooping to access supplies or clean workstations.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended durations.
• Sustained attention, rapid decision-making, and ability to remain calm, objective, and supportive during high-stress situations, emergent cases, or operation disruptions

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is potentially exposed to surgical environments including bright lights, equipment noise, bodily fluids, sterilization processes, and temperature variations between areas.

At Steele Memorial Hospital we prioritize maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing our employees to enjoy their personal lives while pursuing their professional goals. As part of our benefit package, employees can access certain services at our facility free of charge and participate in our wellness initiatives to earn significant health deduction savings – potentially up to $1,100 annually!