Director, Surgical Services (RN)

Join a respected acute care healthcare organization as the Director of Surgical Services, providing strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive perioperative department. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, operational efficiency, and delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

This is an exempt, full-time leadership position working primarily Monday through Friday on a day schedule, with availability to support staff and departmental needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across multiple perioperative service lines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing staff, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and sterile processing professionals.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and purchasing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient care, quality outcomes, and operational performance.
• Monitor resource utilization, equipment needs, inventory management, and supply availability.
• Support professional development initiatives and encourage ongoing education for clinical staff.

Areas of Oversight

• Main Operating Room.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Pre-Operative Services.
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Preadmission Testing.
• Anesthesia Services.
• Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD).

Surgical Specialties

• Orthopedics.
• Urology.
• OB/GYN.
• General Surgery.
• Plastic Surgery.
• ENT.
• Neurosurgery.
• Podiatry.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of surgical nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience within a surgical services environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).

Key Skills

• Surgical services leadership.
• Perioperative operations management.
• Staff development and performance management.
• Budget and financial oversight.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Evidence-based practice implementation.
• Conflict resolution.
• Team collaboration and communication.

Compensation and Details

• Salary to be discussed.
• $5,000 relocation assistance available.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year employment commitment.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement.
• Student loan assistance programs.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Virtual healthcare services.
• Mental health resources.
• Discount programs.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Why This Location?

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional lifestyle with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Residents enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, off-road recreation, golf, waterfront entertainment, local events, and the iconic London Bridge. With a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas and easy access to Arizona, Nevada, and California destinations, it provides an outstanding work-life balance.