Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Perioperative Services | Full-Time | Days | Exempt Salary Range: $94,473.60 – $ annually

The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Operative Services, Ambulatory Surgery, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Sterile Processing (SPD). This role is accountable for the overall performance of Surgical Services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing quality outcomes, patient safety, physician engagement, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, employee development, and financial stewardship.

As a visible, hands-on leader, the Director partners with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical services, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead the daily operations of the OR, Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, and Sterile Processing departments.
• Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams while fostering accountability, engagement, and collaboration.
• Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and executive leadership to optimize surgical operations and patient outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.
• Drive quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational, clinical, and financial performance, including OR utilization, throughput, first-case on-time starts, productivity, and patient experience.
• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets while optimizing labor, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop policies, remove operational barriers, and lead initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes.

Education and Work Experience

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
• Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

FACILITY SPECIFIC:

• Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care.

The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit

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