Director - Surgical/Cardio/RT Srvs - F/T Day

About the role

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to

succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are

team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how

we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep

getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of

positive change.

The Dir, Surgical/Cardio/Respiratory Services is responsible for direction, organization, budget and control of patient care in Surgical Services including Operating Room (OR), Same Day Surgery (SDS), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Endoscopy, Cardiovascular Services, Bariatrics, Respiratory Therapy (RT), Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) areas and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Maximizes patient satisfaction by instituting an effective program. Serves in the absence of the Vice President/Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, performs duties and responsibilities as directed. Participates in the shared-governance process and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
2. Masters degree in nursing or in health care administration, business or other related field. 
3. Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 
4. May require CNOR or within 6 months. 
5. Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration with increasing level of administrative responsibility. 
6. Minimum of 5 years of varied and progressive management & perioperative services experience. 
7. Experience in staffing, budget, and finance. 
8. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Licenses and Certifications Required: 

1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License. 
2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.