Director Of Surgery Services

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The Director of Surgical Services provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for a comprehensive Surgical Services department within a Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This role encompasses the full continuum of perioperative services, including the Pre-Anesthesia Care Unit (PAC), Outpatient Surgery Unit, Intraoperative Care Unit, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)/Recovery Room, Central Sterile Supply, Surgery Business Operations, the Outpatient Infusion Center, and visiting specialty clinics in Rheumatology and Oncology.

The Director is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, clinical quality, and fiscal accountability across all assigned areas. This includes oversight of the Outpatient Infusion Center, which delivers chemotherapy and rheumatology infusion services, ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

The Director also leads performance monitoring and tracking across the entire surgical services line, ensuring continuous improvement and achievement of institutional goals. Key responsibilities include providing leadership and guidance to clinical managers and staff; ensuring optimal staffing coverage and resource allocation; maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards; and driving performance improvement initiatives that enhance both patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The Director partners closely with the Administrative Suite, Chief Nursing Officer, Chair of Surgical Services, Anesthesia Department, and Chief Medical Officer to define standards of care, establish accountability, and align service delivery with organizational strategy.

This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the Surgical Services Service Line by developing and implementing evidence‑based policies, processes, and procedures; fostering a culture of quality and safety; and preparing the organization for continued growth and innovation. The Director of Surgical Services demonstrates exceptional leadership in operational, financial, and clinical domains—ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered care delivered in a cost‑effective, sustainable manner.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN) degree or enrollment in an accredited BSN program within six months of employment
• Required:
  
  Minimum of three years of surgical services management;
  Preferred:
  Master of Science degree
• Required:
  
  Graduate of an approved school in skill set/specialty/discipline, meeting the requirements for registry – has current Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Illinois
• Required:
  
  Minimum of five years’ surgical nursing experience
• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) within one year of assuming this role
• Preferred:
  Previous Outpatient Infusion Center management
• Preferred:
  Nursing experience in Oncology or Rheumatology service lines
• Preferred:
  Oncology Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for all Surgical Services and the Outpatient Infusion Center, ensuring high‑quality, efficient, and patient‑centered care delivery.
• Leads with a strong focus on data‑driven decision‑making, utilizing performance metrics and key indicators to track, evaluate, and improve service line efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
• Ensures financial stewardship through effective budget preparation, monitoring, and fiscal oversight across all perioperative, infusion, and specialty service areas.
• Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, streamline workflows, and optimize resource utilization in alignment with organizational goals.
• Ensures consistent utilization and compliance with established standards of care, policies, procedures, and evidence‑based clinical practices across all departments.
• Oversees the training, competency validation, and professional development of all clinical and non‑clinical staff, ensuring skill advancement meets evolving patient and organizational needs.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, fostering…