Director (RN), Surgical Services - Operating Room

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is a nonprofit, 511-bed pediatric care facility nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in care, research, and teaching. In affiliation with the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine , we are the region's teaching hospital for the next generation of pediatric physicians. We are also a major pediatric clinical research center, working in collaboration with world-renowned institutions. In 2023, Rady Children's was named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to only 10 children's hospitals nationwide.

As the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric healthcare and the region's only designated level 1 pediatric trauma center, our Surgical Services department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to perform more than 20,000 surgical procedures annually! We are seeking a Director, Surgical Services to lead a team of dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professionals that seek to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families.

JOB SUMMARY

The Dir, Surgical Services collaborates with Sr leadership and subordinate staff to plan, implement

and evaluate processes related to performance improvement, staffing effectiveness, fiscal

management, staff competence and customer service outcomes within designated units/services.

Ensures that regulatory requirements/standards are communicated, implemented and monitored.

Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, implement and evaluate activities

related to department and organizational objectives. Models customer service excellence.

Participates in rotational on-call duties including, but not limited to, responding to emergency

situations, maintenance malfunctions, or staffing situations that require coverage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

CA RN License

5 years of experience

At least five (5) years in administrative or supervisory experience

Broad knowledge of the disciplines represented in the department and of the laws and regulations pertaining to services provided by the department

Bachelor's Degree with current enrollment in a Master's Degree program will be accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree

6 years of experience

The expected hiring range for this position is $86.06 to $118.33

Rady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity.

EOE including disability/vet