Director of Surgical Services (RN) | Perioperative Leadership | Lake Havasu City, AZ

Director of Surgical Services (RN)

📍 Lake Havasu City, Arizona (Onsite)
💼 Full-Time | Days | Leadership Opportunity
💰 $146,900 – $198,000 Base Salary
💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
📦 $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available
❌ No Visa Sponsorship Available

Lead a High-Performing Surgical Services Division

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced nursing leader to take the helm of a large and dynamic Surgical Services Department within a respected acute care healthcare organization.

This role offers the chance to lead a highly skilled perioperative team responsible for thousands of surgical procedures annually while driving operational excellence, clinical quality, staff engagement, and patient safety.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of surgical services, influencing strategic initiatives, and building a culture where clinical excellence and professional growth thrive.

For ambitious surgical leaders looking to make a significant impact while advancing their careers, this is a standout opportunity.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✅ Executive-facing leadership role reporting directly to the COO

✅ Lead a large, multi-disciplinary surgical services operation

✅ Oversight of 114 FTEs

✅ Manage approximately 9,000 surgical procedures annually

✅ Oversee 2,000 annual endoscopic procedures

✅ Leadership responsibility across 10 active operating rooms

✅ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

✅ Relocation assistance available

✅ Strong organizational investment in leadership development

✅ Excellent long-term growth and advancement opportunities

Surgical Services Scope

Leadership Responsibility

👥 114 FTEs

Annual Volumes

🔹 9,000 Surgical Cases

🔹 2,000 Endoscopic Procedures

Capacity

🏥 10 Active Operating Rooms

Areas of Oversight

You will provide leadership and operational direction across:

• Main Operating Room

• Ambulatory Surgery Center

• Pre-Operative Services

• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Preadmission Testing

• Anesthesia Services

• Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD)

Clinical Service Lines

The department supports a broad range of specialties including:

• Orthopedics

• Urology

• OB/GYN

• General Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• ENT

• Neurosurgery

• Podiatry

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a large multidisciplinary surgical team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety.

• Drive employee engagement, retention, and staff satisfaction.

• Manage recruitment, onboarding, staff development, and succession planning.

• Oversee scheduling, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure efficient and effective perioperative operations.

• Optimize patient flow and department performance.

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient outcomes.

• Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical leaders to improve service delivery.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop and manage departmental budgets.

• Monitor productivity, operational costs, and resource utilization.

• Evaluate equipment, technology, and supply needs.

• Oversee vendor relationships and service contracts.

• Ensure appropriate inventory management and equipment readiness.

Clinical Quality & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Support evidence-based clinical practice initiatives.

• Implement quality improvement programs and operational enhancements.

• Monitor key performance indicators and patient safety metrics.

Required Qualifications

✔ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

✔ Current Arizona Registered Nurse License

✔ Minimum 5 years of Surgical Nursing experience

✔ Minimum 1 year of leadership experience within a surgical or perioperative environment

✔ Strong understanding of:

• Perioperative operations

• Surgical services leadership

• Budget management

• Regulatory compliance

• Staff development

• Patient safety initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

⭐ Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

⭐ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

⭐ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

⭐ Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)

⭐ Experience leading large surgical departments with multiple service lines

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a collaborative surgical leader who excels at balancing operational excellence with people leadership.

You have a proven track record of leading perioperative teams, developing staff, improving operational performance, and fostering a culture where patient safety and clinical excellence remain at the center of everything you do.

You enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams and are comfortable leading a complex department with significant procedural volume and organizational visibility.

Benefits & Perks

🏥 Comprehensive Medical Insurance Options

🦷 Dental Insurance

👓 Vision Insurance

❤️ Life Insurance

💰 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

🎓 Tuition Assistance & Certification Support

💸 Loan Assistance Programs

🏖 Generous Paid Time Off

👨‍👩‍👧 Paid Family Leave

🩺 Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

🏋️ Wellness Programs & Fitness Benefits

💻 Virtual Healthcare Services

📈 Leadership Development & Career Advancement Opportunities

💵 $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

📦 Relocation Assistance Available

Culture & Leadership Environment

This organization has built a reputation for creating a supportive, collaborative clinical culture where patient safety, teamwork, and professional development are prioritized.

The surgical team operates with a strong foundation of mutual trust, respect, and psychological safety, creating an environment where leaders are empowered to innovate, support their teams, and drive meaningful improvements across the department.

Interview Process

Step 1

Recruiter Screening

Step 2

Hiring Manager Interview

Step 3

Surgical Leadership Team Interview

Screening Questions

1.

What has gone particularly well in one of your previous leadership roles?

2.

What has been your greatest leadership challenge, and how did you address it?

3.

How have your previous experiences prepared you to lead a complex surgical services division with responsibility for multiple departments, teams, and specialties?

Ready to Lead at the Next Level?

If you're a surgical nursing leader looking for an opportunity to oversee a large-scale perioperative operation, influence strategic decisions, develop high-performing teams, and make a lasting impact on patient care, this is the kind of career opportunity that doesn't come along often.

Director of Surgical Services - Gallatin, TN - $120,000 - $160,000

Director of Surgical Services

Gallatin, TN

$120,000 - $160,000

Job Description

You will experience an excellent care model, working with our dedicated providers and support staff. Here We Make a Difference Together, while Doing the Right Thing in order to Champion Patient Care.  We Act with Kindness and Embrace the Individuality that each team member brings to the organization. 

Located just 25 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee, Gallatin is thriving with unique shopping boutiques, delicious dining options, family-friendly festivals, and a memorable historic downtown square. We are a destination for those seeking outdoor adventure, fun and excitement or just a peaceful outing in nature.

We operates as a 167-bed healthcare facility and provides quality care in numerous areas, including cancer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopedics, diagnostics, women's health and rehabilitation services.

Why Choose Us:

·     Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·     Competitive Personal Time Off program for leaders

·     Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·     Professional development and Advanced Degree support

·     And much more…

This is a Great Place to Work!

Directs Surgical Services departments' activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.

Minimum Education

·        Bachelor’s degree in Nursing – Required

Minimum Education

·        Master's degree in Nursing, Business or Healthcare Administration - Preferred

Required Skills

·        Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills

·        Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association must be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire

Required Skills

·        Licenses: State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure - Required

Minimum Work Experience

·        Minimum 7 years Clinical Nursing (3 years in Surgical Services) experience with at least 5 years Management/Leadership experience - Required

·        Experience with Cardiac Surgery Service Lines - Preferred

To Apply Please Complete the Form Below

Director, Surgical Services - Phoenix, Arizona, United States - $137,000 to $155,000

Director, Surgical Services

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Base Salary - USD $137,000 to $155,000

JOB DESCRIPTION

When you join our Community Built On Care, you will find a diverse team of dedicated nurses who work together with one goal: to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to create meaningful connections and work alongside team members who are passionate about improving our patients’ lives. Here, we value employees’ growth and work hard in cultivating a nurturing work environment where you can develop your skills as a nursing professional. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate, quality care.

Director Surgical Services Position Summary

Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards, and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role that supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination, and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. The position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders, and department strategic planning.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations. Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities. Personal computer skills required. Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers. Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.

SUPERVISES:

Nursing staff.

Qualifications - External

THE DIRECTOR SURGICAL SERVICES FT DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management, or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.

• PREFERRED EDUCATION: MSN.

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.

• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.

• REQUIRED COURSE(S) TRAINING: For Wound Care: Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider.

• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION: For Wound Care - WOCN

COMPENSATION

Base Salary - USD $137,000 to $155,000

To Apply Please Complete the Form Below

Director of Surgical Services - Beckley, WV - $120,000 - $145,000

Director of Surgical Services

Beckley, WV

$120,000 - $145,000

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We are a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

·        Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·        Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·        Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·        Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

·        Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

·        And much more…

Position Summary:

·        Assures provision of optimum quality patient care by serving as reference and resource person for the staff, patient and family.

·        Coordinates patient care with other departments.

·        Assumes 24 hour responsibility for units' activities and evaluates the effectiveness of the staff and unit performance.

·        Assesses units, patients and staff

·        Plans for meeting the needs of the patient, staff, physicians, and hospital

·        Performs prompt management duties for units under their supervision

·        Initiates self development mechanisms for professional growth

·        Delivers direct patient care appropriate to age of patient served

Reports to: VP/Chief Nursing Officer

Minimum Education

·        Graduate from a School of Nursing / College Education Program. BSN or advanced education preferred.

Required Skills

·        Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

·        Basic Life Support (BLS) to be obtained within 30 days

·        Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 6 months

·        Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be obtained within 6 months

Required Licenses

·        [West Virginia, United States] Other

·        Current licensure by the WV State Board of Nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

·        Five years of nursing experience to include a minimum of one year nursing management experience.

EEOC Statement:

We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To Apply Please Complete the Form Below

Director of Surgical Services - Lake Havasu City, AZ - $126,000 - $155,000

Director of Surgical Services

Lake Havasu City, AZ

$126,000 - $155,000

Job Description

Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. This is a Leadership position which assures the delivery of patient care with the skills of an experienced Registered Nurse.

Oversaw of 9 OR and 2 Endo Suites in main hospital and 4 OR and 2 Endo suites at outpatient surgery center.  Direct report 3 Managers, total FTEs 60 main hospital and 25 Outpatient Surgery. Total procedures annually 2022: 4346

To Apply Please Complete the Form Below

Director of Surgical Services, RN - Maysville, KY - $90,854 - $133,120

Director of Surgical Services, RN 

Maysville, KY 

$90,854 - $133,120 

Job Description 

This position is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus upon hire!  

Healthcare is an ever-growing field demanding dedicated, and well-trained individuals. We are now hiring a Director of Surgical Services. We offer a positive work environment where personnel work as a team to provide high-quality care. We are looking for a leader with excellent communication skills and strategic and inspirational leadership.   

The position of Director of Surgical Services requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Develop and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. 

• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. 

• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. 

• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. 

• Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. 

• Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives. 

• Job Type: Full-time Exempt  

Benefits: 

• Competitive wages 

• Tuition assistance 

• Student loan forgiveness 

• Referral program 

• 401(k) matching 

• Dental Insurance 

• Disability insurance 

• Health insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Paid time off 

• Sick time 

• Paid holidays 

• Vision insurance 

• Employee Assistance Plan