First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. UW Medical Center - Northwest Surgical Services has an outstanding opportunity for a Hospital-Assistant Administrator WORK SCHEDULE Full time day shift DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Reporting to the Senior Associate Administrator for nursing practice and the Clinical Director of Operative and Perioperative Services for operations, provides leadership for Perioperative Services at the Northwest Hospital Main Operating Rooms, Peri-Anesthesia Care Units, Outpatient Surgery Center, Anesthesia Technical Services, Pre-Anesthesia Clinic, Central Sterile Processing Department and Prosthesis/Implant Department. This position is accountable to assure the provision of high quality, safe, patient-centered, efficient and cost-effective care. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Develops and oversees departmental cost centers to assure alliance with and adherence to the organization's mission, vision, values, strategic goals, and business strategies. Emphasize service excellence, patient and staff safety and organizational integration. Leads Perioperative Services departments in overall program operations, program development and service priorities. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Promotes effective managing, developing, and evaluating the competence and satisfaction of the staff workforce. Operational Leadership Human Resources Management Performance Improvement/Regulatory Compliance Financial Management REQUIREMENTS Masters in Nursing, Health Care Administration, or other related healthcare/science field. At least five years of management experience in Surgical Services operations in a large academic healthcare setting. Successful track record of effective management/leadership, program managements skills, strong verbal and written communication skills. Teamwork skills conducive to a collaborative, professional environment. ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under