Southwest Health is a non-profit health care system offering residents of southwest Wisconsin a broad span of medical services through its various facilities, including a hospital in Platteville, and Southwest Behavioral Services as well as Epione Pavilion in Cuba City.

We are a model healthcare organization, providing the highest quality care at the lowest possible cost while working to create healthier communities.

We are committed to quality health care. Proof of this committment is our accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. We've been awarded full accreditation because we strive to provide the best care possible, and we've proven it by meeting the Joint Commissions's standards for high quality care. Our Long Term Care Facility has also successfully completed two consecutive years of deficiency free surveys by the Department of Health and Family Services - Bureau of Quality Assurance.

Our hospital features birthing suites, 24-hour a day emergency services, complete diagnostic services, an out-patient specialty clinic, community health programs, comprehensive rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech therapies), and respiratory therapy services to name just a few.

Job Title

Director of Surgical Services

Posting Date

March 4, 2020

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Bachelors of Science in nursing preferred.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum four years’ operating room clinical experience required.
• Extensive job knowledge in surgical nursing practice required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.

Work Hours

We are seeking a full-time Director of Surgical Services to oversee our Surgery Department.

Job Summary

The Director of Surgical Services plans, organizes, develops, directs, manages, coordinates, and evaluates the overall operation of the Southwest Health Surgery Department on a 24 hour basis in accordance with current federal, State, local, and TJC (the Joint Commission) standards. Fulfills the responsibilities of a Registered Nurse within the department as necessary.

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application at www.southwesthealth.org.

Benefits

SH is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.