Director of Surgical Svcs - Los Alamos, NM

Director of Surgical Svcs - Full-time Location: Los Alamos, NM Level: Senior Annual Salary Range (based on the experience ): $114K+ Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC to be completed within six (6) months of hire.
Licenses: Current NM RN licensure or appropriate RN Compact licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is current upon hire.
Job Description We are seeking a Director of Surgical Services to join our amazing team! Now offering a $30,000 sign-on bonus for a 36-month commitment or a $25,000 sign-on bonus for a 24-month commitment.
We also offer a housing allowance of $1,000 for up to 12 months upon relocation.
We are a 47-bed acute care facility that provides medical services to the people of Los Alamos County and surrounding areas.
A healthcare leader in Northern New Mexico, We offer a host of services including 24-hour emergency care, imaging and laboratory services, women’s services, urology, oncology, and newborn care, and general and colorectal surgery.
This Director position develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization for the Surgical Services department(s).
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care deliver, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Qualifications - External Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) current upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)/ENPC to be completed within six (6) months of hire.
New hires will have ninety (90) days from date of hire to obtain American Heart Association certifications.
Notwithstanding this ‘grace period’ for obtaining American Heart Association certifications, employees are not excused from being current in any and all existing certifications that are required for their position as outlined in the position job description.
Licenses: Current NM RN licensure or appropriate RN Compact licensure.
Benefits : Dental Insurance Medical insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement Paid time off