Director Surgical Services
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: General Surgery
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $68.76 - $99.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital includes 385 general acute beds 48 licensed critical care beds 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites and a full-service Emergency Department with an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center. In addition we offer a beautiful Family Care and Birthing Center the Lauren Small Childrens Center including the areas only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Family Care Center a Level II NICU the Sarvanand Heart and Brain Center with Kern Countys first Bi-Plane Interventional Suite the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics and many more services. Memorial Hospital is a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and is home to the Bakersfield Ronald McDonald House. Memorial Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality compassionate care since 1956. Click here to learn more about Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
Responsibilities
A fantastic opportunity for a Director of Perioperative Services for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has just opened. In this role, you’ll oversee the daily operations of the Operating Room, PACU, and Outpatient Surgery. Develop and manage budget, resource allocation, and scheduling. Regularly assess the unit operation and identify process improvements to enhance the patient experience. Our surgical department consists of 10 operating rooms. The OR suites are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including Robots. All service lines are supported, including cardiac, vascular, ortho, general surgery, and neuro.
Come and see what Bakersfield has to offer you. Explore the Kern County Museum, experience the California Living Museum, enjoy outdoor activities at the River Walk Park, check out the Bakersfield Museum of Art, visit the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, go to Murray Family Farms, and explore the nearby Sequoia National Forest for scenic views.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Masters degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g. MSN/MBA/MHA).
- Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience and three (3) years of nurse leadership experience.
Licensure:
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice.
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