The Director of Surgical Services is accountable for the operations of the Surgical Services Department. The Director works with the Nursing Staff, Administration, and the Medical Staff to provide optimum quality of care. The Director of Surgical Services will assume responsibility and accountability for care of infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. Care needs may range from those requiring outpatient procedures to the critically ill. The Director will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures, and standards of the Health System. The Director will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaborative efforts.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:
This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Master’s Degree Preferred; Degree work with substantial progress towards completion will be considered
- Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas, required
- Five (5) years clinical experience; 2-3 years of OR Nursing experience required
- Five (5) years of demonstrated progressive management experience, preferred.
- CNOR preferred, must obtain within one year of hire date