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.