Dir Surgical Services

Position Summary

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the strategic planning, development, implementation and overall operations of the integrative components of Surgical Services to ensure an optimal environment and delivery of high‑quality patient care to surgical patients. The scope includes the Operating Rooms, Anesthesia Services, Central Services, and Materials Management for Surgical Services. The Director defines and monitors standards of patient care and nursing practice, assures availability and appropriate utilization of human and material resources, and supports collaboration with all disciplines for desired patient outcomes. Hospital‑based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or obtained within five years from the initial date of hire); RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1 2021 may satisfy this requirement in lieu of an education agreement.
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
• Five (5) years of experience in Perioperative Nursing.
• Three (3) years of management experience.

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82‑bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24‑hour pediatric‑only Emergency Department and a state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family‑centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family.

Why Mary Bridge Children’s?

• Built for children and families – strong focus on family‑centered care.
• Award‑winning care – Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, physicians recognized on Top Doctors lists.
• Growing for the future – new pediatric hospital and medical office building.
• Well‑being and support – generous time off, wellness resources and programs.
• Living our values – respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle – natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and generous time‑off policies.
• Wellness resources and programs to support work‑life balance.

Pay

The pay scale for this position is $207,022.40 – $287,352.00 USD. Compensation is influenced by factors such as skill set, level of experience, certifications, and education. If the position is covered by a union contract, pay will reflect the appropriate step on the union pay scale.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday – Friday.