Full-Time

Director of Surgery

Main OR

Deadline 5/7/27
Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Central Alabama health system

No salary listed

Homewood, AL, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's, MD

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Infection Control
Patient Care
Risk Management
OSHA
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
  • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification.
  • Three years of experience as a registered nurse in a surgical setting, including one year of leadership experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Main Operating Room and oversee the day-to-day operations of an inpatient 24/7 nursing department.
  • Allocate resources and coordinate services to optimize patient care and services.
  • Provide leadership for quality and service activities to promote a culture of safety for patients, families, and staff.
  • Establish a healthy work environment that supports the growth, challenge, and development of team members.
  • Analyze, develop, and maintain an effective nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on quality of life, consumer choice, risk-benefit decisions, and access.
  • Manage team members, including recruitment, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
  • Assist in developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets, resolve variances, and implement efficiency and cost-reduction strategies.
  • Ensure development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research and organizational and national standards.
  • Lead and participate in departmental and hospital programs, committees, and special projects.
  • Foster patient, family, and professional relationships characterized by mutual respect and professional growth.
  • Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout the department.
  • Serve as a liaison between team members and nursing administration.
  • Maintain professional accountability, role proficiency, and involvement in professional organizations.
  • Facilitate and support team member participation in professional and organizational activities.
  • Identify issues arising from individual differences and develop awareness among nursing staff, medical staff, and other healthcare providers.
  • Serve as a mentor for professional practice.
  • Manage human resources functions, including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance consistent with applicable policies and standards.
  • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a graduate degree in business or a health-related field preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification may be required based on the assigned patient population.
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course certification may be required based on the assigned patient population.
Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

Baptist Health (Central Alabama)

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Baptist Health (Central Alabama) is a nonprofit health system serving central Alabama. The system operates hospitals, physician practices, emergency services, outpatient programs, diagnostics, and specialty care across the region. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout central Alabama. Its operating model centers on hospital and ambulatory care supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and shared administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, imaging, laboratories, technology, facilities, and patient services. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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