Director of Nursing; RN Surgical Services

A hospital in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) - Surgical Services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Same Day Surgery (SDS), supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Same Day Surgery departments.

Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Develop and monitor departmental goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics.

Lead recruitment, retention, coaching, and professional development of perioperative staff.

Partner with physicians and hospital leadership to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.

Implement quality improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.

Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, and resource utilization.

Maintain compliance with accreditation standards and applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.

Promote accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and professional growth.

Serve as a leader and resource for clinical and operational excellence across surgical services.

Bachelor's degree required.

At least 5 years of Operating Room experience required.

At least 3 years of management or leadership experience required.

Current North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Strong experience in budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.