Director Nursing (FT) - Hawthorn Surgery Center

Company: SCA Health
Location: Vernon Hills
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Category: Registered NurseOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 11,000 teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities that serve over 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com. Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits---Positive work cultureCareer growth opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Nursing is responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivery in the facility. They will assume responsibility as a department lead of the OR, Preop, and PACU. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for overseeing the facilities quality improvement, risk management, infection control, and education of the teammates. As a Registered Nurse, the Director of Nursing is responsible to work in patient care. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.Provides leadership oversight to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility's policies & procedures. Demonstrates respect for co-workers & leadership and develops positive working relationships within departments. Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, procedure schedulers, vendors and the public - in person, on the telephone, or by email.Analyzes and correlates clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care.Provides direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facilityRecognizes legal policy limits and individual practice. QualificationsAssociates degree in nursing required, a bachelor's degree in nursing preferredCurrent RN licensure2 years Nursing Management experience preferred.Successful completion of BLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification. Successful completion of ACLS Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certificationPI187420039

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