Director Surgical Services

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital – Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Provides leadership and accountability in the daily operations of the Surgical Services Department. Includes developing and maintaining physician relations, empowering clinical care givers through solicitation of input, and implementation of actions to improve delivery of patient care. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the provision of services in the department. Participates in and/or supervises the delivery of patient care, as necessary, and has the responsibility for establishing standards of nursing practice for the service. Assures achievement of department goals and takes an active role in achievement of hospital goals as they relate to the operations department. Assures adherence to hospital policies and standards set forth by accreditation and regulatory agencies. Available to support the clinical needs of the department by providing staffing support as volume and acuity demand.

Span of control 55 to 70 head count with direct accountability/reporting for one or two cost centers, three if span of control does not exceed 70.

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• A degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN).
• MSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire.
• 4 years progressive clinical leadership experience required.
  Experience in Acute Care preferred.
• RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable.
• Sit within 6 months; Must achieve within 1 year of hire or transfer to the role.

Physical Requirements - Sedentary work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally.