Registered Nurse (RN) Director, Surgical Services

Your experience matters  

Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) Director, Surgical Services joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

How you'll contribute  

A Registered Nurse (RN) Director, Surgical Services who excels in this role: 

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits in conjunction with Quality Leader
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols
• Regular and reliable attendance for all scheduled meetings and calls
• Perform other duties as assigned, including (but not limited to) Assuming roles in the OR as an OR circulator, assuming roles in PACU as PACU RN, or assisting in areas under the purview of this role
• Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors
• Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA)
• Skilled in the application and management of policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work to ensure quality standards
• Responsible for hiring, terminating, training, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff
• Assumes responsibility of quality surgical metrics and identifies areas of opportunity for improvement

What we're looking for is a Registered Nurse (RN) Director, Surgical Services who is a strategic RN leader with extensive experience directing Surgical Services operations and advancing perioperative excellence. Demonstrated success in leading complex surgical departments, managing resources, and aligning clinical practice with quality, safety, and financial performance goals while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and patient-centered care with these qualifications:

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a bachelor's degree. 

Additional requirements include: 

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. 
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire  
• One year of experience preferred 
• ASLS certification preferred 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Relocation assistance

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 

• Professional development and growth opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter 
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing Lisa.Lambert@lifepointhealth.net.

More about Los Alamos Medical Center 

Los Alamos Medical Center is the only hospital in Los Alamos County and is a major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. Our 47-bed acute care facility has been providing quality and compassionate emergency care, surgical care, inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of Northern New Mexico for over 70 years. Our highly trained Medical Staff and over 300 healthcare employees deliver a level of medical technology and technique that is not commonly found in "small community hospitals".

The hospital provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, emergency, and diagnostic services. Los Alamos Medical Center's Clinical Laboratory and Radiology Departments offer a broad spectrum of care facilitated by state-of-the-art equipment. Lifepoint's Northern New Mexico Clinic Services division includes employed providers (physicians and nurse practitioners): hospitalist, family practice, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and oncology specialists. Los Alamos Medical Center's Care Coordination Department ensures a seamless transition throughout the area health care delivery system via discharge planning and community care coordination partnering with other providers. 

In all, Los Alamos Medical Center employs approximately 300 Northern New Mexicans in its Los Alamos and Espanola locations. As a major employer, as well as healthcare provider, Los Alamos Medical Center takes pride in its contributions to the communities of our region.

EEOC Statement 

"Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."