Manager of Surgical Services

Overview

A 267-bed hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is seeking a Manager of Surgical Services to oversee surgical unit operations. The facility features an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, a Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery services, and a Level II Trauma Center. This is an on-site leadership role with a daytime schedule.

• Report to the Director of Surgical Services and maintain 24-hour accountability for the surgical unit
• Oversee 62 FTEs and an average daily volume of 25 surgical cases
• Ensure nursing practice standards, policies, and procedures comply with all legal, accrediting, and regulatory requirements
• Drive quality improvement programs aligned with core measures and patient safety goals
• Lead an interdisciplinary approach to patient care across services and departments
• Collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care
• Manage equipment and supply levels to support efficient surgical operations
• Conduct proactive rounding to maintain a patient-centered healing environment
• Support staff development, performance management, and team engagement across the unit

• Minimum of three years of recent acute care Operating Room leadership experience required (within the last year)
• Current Registered Nurse license required
• Associate degree required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Day shift

• Relocation assistance evaluated on a case-by-case basis