Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Assistant Director of Surgical Services

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or four or more years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
Two to four years of experience in a closely related field is required with a Bachelor's degree.
Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure is required.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and manage tasks independently while meeting deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care across preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
Supervise, support, and evaluate surgical services staff to ensure adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Apply evidence-based practices and performance improvement methodologies to enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
Analyze patient satisfaction, quality, staffing, and operational performance data to drive improvement.
Develop and implement surgical services policies, procedures, and practice standards in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with physicians, department leaders, and support services to ensure communication, continuity of care, and resolution of operational issues.
Engage staff in identifying improvement opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to enhance patient care and team performance.
Participate in strategic planning, program development, and capital and resource planning for the surgical department.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees to use resources effectively and consult with the Director on staffing issues.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback on staff performance and development.
Develop and manage the departmental budget to support cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality.
Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and may oversee accreditation processes to ensure services meet or exceed industry standards.
Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
Stay up to date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Work in a staff role when required and fulfill the associated duties, responsibilities, and competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A Master's degree is preferred.
Two to four years of previous leadership experience is preferred.
Clinical area-of-specialty certification in perioperative nursing, such as CNOR, is preferred.

Job Summary

The Manager, Surgical Services is responsible for the daily operations and coordination of care across surgical departments, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative services. This role provides leadership to clinical and non-clinical staff, supports quality and safety initiatives, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Manager plays a key role in driving departmental performance, supporting employee engagement, and aligning surgical services with hospital-wide operational, financial, and strategic goals.

Essential Functions

Oversees the delivery of patient care throughout the surgical continuum, including preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
Supervises, supports, and evaluates the performance of staff in surgical services, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Applies evidence-based practices and performance improvement methodologies to enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
Analyzes data related to patient satisfaction, quality metrics, staffing, and operational performance to drive ongoing improvement.
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practice standards for surgical services in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
Collaborates with physicians, department leaders, and support services to ensure effective communication, continuity of care, and resolution of operational issues.
Engages staff in identifying improvement opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to enhance patient care and team performance.
Participates in strategic planning, program development, and capital/resource planning for the surgical department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

Supervision and Staff Management
- Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
- Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.
- Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
- Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
- Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
- Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
- Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.
- Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.
Collaboration and Communication
- Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
- Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
Staff Responsibilities
- May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
Master's Degree preferred
2-4 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
Clinical Area of Specialty Certification in Perioperative Nursing (e.g., CNOR) preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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