Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Services - Director

About the role

Wilson Medical Center is committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in advancing patient care and supporting our mission of making communities healthier®. This is an in‑person, day‑shift position with a $15,000 commitment bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery departments.
• Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Develops and monitors departmental goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics.
• Leads recruitment, retention, coaching, and development of perioperative staff.
• Partners with physicians and hospital leadership to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• Oversees staffing plans, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serves as a leader and resource for clinical and operational excellence across surgical services.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of Operating Room experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required.
• Current North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License required.
• Active RN license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Skills

• Strong experience with budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to meet your needs.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources, including employee assistance programs and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Leadership development, continuing education, and