Interim Director of Surgical Services
Durango, Colorado
Animas Surgical Hospital

Job Opportunity: Interim Director of Surgical Services

Location: Durango, Colorado
Facility: Animas Surgical Hospital
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

The Director of Surgical Services oversees and manages all activities within the Operating Room, sterile processing, and surgical technology departments. This leadership role ensures high-quality, safe, and cost-effective surgical care while promoting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily surgical operations with surgical teams, anesthesia, and perioperative care units.
• Set departmental objectives and long-term goals.
• Develop and adjust staffing plans in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Prepare reports analyzing data to improve patient satisfaction, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost containment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets and expenses.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals and initiatives.
• Foster team development considering individual learning styles and goals.
• Monitor and modify staffing patterns using national guidelines.
• Participate in hospital committees.
• Address and resolve complaints or grievances tactfully.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize productivity and care coordination.
• Uphold hospital mission, values, confidentiality, and appropriate conduct standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: BSN or actively pursuing BSN or higher. Professional certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years hospital clinical experience with at least 1 year in supervisory, management, or Charge RN role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50+ pounds.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, and walking (5+ hours/day).
• Occasional running in emergency situations.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to chemicals, sharps, blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, radiation, and mechanical hazards.
• Use of protective clothing and equipment as necessary.

Immunization Requirements

• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination.
• Annual influenza vaccination (mandatory Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• Immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR).
• Immunity or vaccination for Varicella (chickenpox).
• Tdap immunization.
• Tuberculosis screening with recent negative test results.

Vaccine records or proof of immunity required before first day of work.

Additional Information

• Animas Surgical Hospital is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening including marijuana.
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer matching.