Dir - Surgery

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Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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Director of Surgical Services is responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment. The Director manages the staff members in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery and PACU Departments. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities/ formulates budget for the department.

Education and Work Experience

Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
1. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
4. At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
5. Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
6. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

FACILITY SPECIFIC:

1. Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.