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

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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)

Position Overview

• Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Direct Reports:
• • 1 Manager (starting mid-November)
  • 3 Clinical Nurse Coordinators (Endoscopy, Pre/Post, OR)
• Staffing: ~70 FTEs
• Department Scope: 4 ORs, 3 Endoscopy Rooms
• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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