Director-Perioperative Services*

Marin General Hospital, a not-for-profit facility, opened in May 1952. It is the largest acute care hospital in Marin County and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Marin General Hospital is licensed for 235 acute care beds and works in close partnership with Novato Community Hospital to provide for the health care needs of 175,000 residents of Marin County. Marin General Hospital affiliated with Sutter Health in 1996. Recent additions include a new Cardiac Cath Lab (opened in November 2006), and the installation of a new $1.6 million CT Scanner.Position responsible for all Surgical Services including Surgery Center of Marin and Endoscopy. Responsible for creating a visiion, providing leadership and establishing a contemporary Surgical Services organizational culture. Overall direction and goal setting activities of the Surgical Services departments. Participation in Nursing Management Council to ensure consistency and coordination of Nursing department standards and policies. Development and control of all operational and capital budgets. Two Clinical Nurse Managers will report to this position. Marketing to promote generation of new Surgical Services business.  The largest acute care hospital in Marin County with 235 licensed beds, Marin General Hospital works in close partnership with Novato Community Hospital to provide for the health care needs of 175,000 residents of Marin County. Primary and secondary levels of care include a basic emergency department, neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, a family birthing center, home care, adult psychiatric units and a cardiac catheterization laboratory. The Marin Cancer Institute, Marin Heart Institute and a Shared Care Unit, which provides family-centered care for patients with cancer, diabetes, or AIDS, offer extended health care services to the community.Education: Bachelor's degree required (preferred in Nursing) Master's degree required (preferred in Nursing or related field)Experience: Three to five years recent experience in speciality area, including demonstrated management competence. Skills: Effective skills in one-to-one, small and large group communication. Conceptual thinker. Licensure: California RN license and BLS-HP (Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider)