Job Description

Interim Leader of Surgical Services

At HealthTrust, we believe that healthcare isn’t defined by the four walls in which it’s practiced. It’s defined by its people. We pride ourselves on crafting opportunities which expand skill sets, broaden career horizons, provide economic stability, and cultivate personal growth. 

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of HCA Healthcare. HealthTrust is a preferred partner to thousands of top-performing hospitals, we provide our healthcare professionals with first-priority access to more than 200,000 jobs nationwide.

JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Leader of Surgical Services serves to fill vacancies as they occur in a temporary capacity until a permanent replacement is chosen by the facility. The Leader’s services are contracted through Parallon, and once contracted, assumes the director duties of a given Surgical Services as defined by the facility. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the 24-hour, seven day a week functions of the assigned Surgery and related Departments as assigned. 
• Reviews and updates goals, policies, and procedures as needed, prepares operating budgets as required, participates in multidisciplinary QI teams, consults with staff, physicians and other departments as needed, and interacts with patients as appropriate. 
• Manages staffing patterns with support from OR Manager, Assistant Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses and House Supervisors as appropriate in the OR to which they are assigned.
• Preferred Leadership Competencies are as follows: Business Acumen. Building Strategic Relationships, Building Trust, Coaching & Developing Others, Customer Focus, Compelling Communication, Driving for Execution /Results, Quality Orientation
• Other duties, as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field required, Master’s preferred
• Past experience as a Surgical Services Manager/Director

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensure in the state of placement will be required.  Candidates with Compact Licensure are preferred, with the ability to obtain licensure in other states as needed.
• CNOR or CSSM certification preferred