Director Surgery/OR

Job Summary

The Director-Surgery is responsible for the overall management and leadership of surgical services, including Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Director ensures optimal patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and financial oversight.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership to the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain clinical and operational standards
• Oversees budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for the surgery department
• Manages staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation
• Ensures regulatory compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
• Maintains patient care delivery to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
• Conducts staff meetings and participates in hospital leadership committees
• Responds to emergencies and provides guidance during critical situations

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory care setting required; Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience preferred