Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services Full-Time (No Weekends)
Location: Hopewell, VA

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Surgical Services to lead our perioperative team in Hopewell, Virginia
. The Director is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and operational excellence across all surgical service departments. This position holds 24/7 accountability for departmental performance, quality outcomes, and staff engagement while driving growth, innovation, and service excellence.

Lead and manage all aspects of surgical services, including the OR, SPD, Pre/Post, PACU, and Endoscopy.

Identify and resolve real or potential service issues with effective communication and follow-through.

Enforce standards of care, ensuring consistent compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.

Develop, implement, and evaluate surgical services programs to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Maintain fiscal responsibility for departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional growth through mentoring and employee engagement.

Participate in hospital and departmental committees, ensuring collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.

Drive patient satisfaction by promoting consistent, compassionate, and patient-focused interactions.

Oversee quality improvement initiatives and monitor key performance indicators for surgical services.

Develop strategic internal and external relationships to enhance service delivery and growth.

Support the implementation of new technologies and service line expansions, including robotic-assisted surgeries.

Maintain a poised and confident leadership presence, representing the department with professionalism and integrity.

Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (
BSN required
).

Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia (or compact state).

Experience: Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in Surgical Services (Manager or Director level required).

Preferred

Certifications:

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM)

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Direct Reports:

1 Manager (starting mid-November)

3 Clinical Nurse Coordinators (Endoscopy, Pre/Post, OR)

Case Load: 726 cases per day (weekend on-call rotation)

Key Specialties: Orthopedics (hips, knees, Mako Robot), General Surgery (DaVinci robot coming soon), Sports Medicine, and GYN (clinic reopening in November)

Partnerships: Strong collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams

Salary Range: $96,137 $ 124,966
Bonus: 15% Director Bonus
Sign-On & Relocation Bonuses: Negotiable