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Why Merit Health River Oaks?

We know choosing a career is more than just finding a job—it’s about joining a team where you are respected, valued, and supported. At Merit Health River Region, your work is purposeful and fulfilling. Your talent is recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your future is full of opportunity.

Our team members are passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a lasting difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve. We believe in rewarding that commitment with competitive pay, recognition programs, and a full range of benefits, including:

+ Competitive compensation

+ Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and illness

+ Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

+ 401(k) retirement plan

+ Education assistance & student loan support

+ Life and disability insurance

+ Flexible spending accounts

About the area:

Located in Flowood, MS, our nursing team enjoys affordable living, short commutes, a supportive healthcare community, and easy access to outdoor relaxation—ideal for nurses seeking balance and career growth

https://visitflowoodms.com/

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered perioperative care. This role ensures the operational and fiscal management of surgical services, including preadmission, preoperative, intraoperative, post-anesthesia care, gastrointestinal services, sterile processing, anesthesia, and pain management. The Surgical Services Lead collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, drives performance improvement initiatives, and supports compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

+ Leads the daily operations of the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values.

+ Oversees the delivery of perioperative care, verifying the availability of personnel, equipment, and supplies to meet patient and procedural needs.

+ Assists in evaluating perioperative practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

+ Provides guidance, support, and mentorship to surgical services personnel, fostering professional development and accountability.

+ Collaborates with perioperative management and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives.

+ Analyzes data related to quality improvement projects, utilizing findings to inform decision-making and promote best practices.

+ Participates in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of perioperative personnel.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ 3-5 years of experience in progressive perioperative or surgical services required

+ 2-4 years of progressive experience in healthcare management with increasing levels of responsibility and authority required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ In-depth knowledge of perioperative care processes, surgical services operations, and regulatory standards.

+ Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and support personnel.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams.

+ Proficiency in data analysis and quality improvement methodologies.

+ Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and advocacy.

Licenses and Certifications

+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

+ CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.