Director of Outpatient Surgery

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

The Director of Outpatient Surgery presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in opening the new HUB Surgery Center as part of the Snoqualmie HUB project. This role will actively contribute to designing and implementing workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations from day one. This is a rare chance to help build a surgical program from the ground alongside a highly engaged clinical and administrative team.

This role will provide operational and strategic leadership for outpatient surgical services at Snoqualmie Valley Health. The role oversees all aspects of ambulatory surgical care, including pre‑operative services, intraoperative support, post‑anesthesia care, and related procedural areas. The role will report to the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) and will work in partnership with the Outpatient Surgery Medical Director, assuming responsibility for directing, managing, and coordinating all aspects of the Outpatient Surgery Center.

The Director will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and hospital administration to ensure safe, efficient, high‑quality surgical services while supporting program sustainability, regulatory compliance, and enhanced community access to care.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for outpatient surgical services, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and case coordination
• Maintain an active presence in clinical operations, providing support and coverage as needed
• Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of patient care
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures appropriate for a CAH setting

• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, CAH regulations, state licensing, and accreditation standards
• Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and infection prevention efforts within outpatient surgery
• Monitor clinical outcomes, patient experience, and performance metrics
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and patient concerns and implement corrective actions

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and procedural staff
• Support block scheduling, case prioritization, and flexible scheduling models typical of CAH environments
• Serve as a liaison between medical staff and hospital leadership for outpatient surgical services

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise outpatient surgery staff, often across multiple roles
• Promote cross‑training and competency to support staffing flexibility and coverage
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action as needed
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement

• Manage departmental budgets with a focus on cost control, productivity, and sustainability
• Oversee supply utilization, inventory management, and vendor relationships
• Support capital planning for equipment replacement and limited expansions
• Collaborate with Materials Management and Finance to ensure fiscal responsibility

• Evaluate service mix and case volume to support financial and clinical viability
• Identify opportunities to expand or retain services locally to reduce patient…