Director of Surgical Services, RN
Arizona, United States
Experience: Director Management (Director/Head of Organization)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Category: Medical / Health
Industry: Healthcare / Healthcare Services
Salary: Competitive Compensation
Reference ID: TMPSSDir
Date Posted: 07/23/2026
Shortcut: http://the-healthcare-initiative.jobs.mrinetwork.com/oxL9uN
Director of Surgical Services, RN
Community Hospital | Southwestern U.S. | Full-Time | On-site
A growing community hospital in the Southwest is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume perioperative department during an important period of growth and operational advancement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on perioperative leader who enjoys working closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, sterile processing, and hospital leadership to strengthen quality, safety, efficiency, and team performance.
The Opportunity
This hospital serves as a regional healthcare provider with a wide scope of services, including advanced surgical capabilities, open heart, complex spine, and neurosurgery. The organization offers the resources and technology of a regional referral center while maintaining the connection and culture of a community hospital.
This is a strong fit for a Surgical Services leader who enjoys being close to operations, developing teams, partnering with physicians, and making a visible impact in a growing perioperative program.
The Director will oversee:
- 10 OR’s Main Operating Room
- 114 FTE’s
- Annual volumes of roughly 9,000 surgical cases and 2,000 endoscopy procedures
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Pre-Op
- PACU
- Preadmission Testing
- Anesthesia Services
- Central Sterile Processing
Service lines include orthopedics, urology, OB/GYN, general surgery, plastics, ENT, neurosurgery, podiatry, and other surgical specialties.
What You’ll Lead
The ideal leader will be visible, approachable, clinically credible, and comfortable leading in a fast-paced surgical environment where teamwork and patient safety are priorities.
The Director of Surgical Services will be responsible for:
- Daily leadership of perioperative operations
- Staff development, engagement, performance management, and recruitment
- Scheduling, productivity, payroll, and departmental staffing strategy
- Quality, safety, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice
- Budget oversight, supply utilization, vendor relationships, and contracts
- Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and executive leadership
- Operational improvement across surgical throughput, patient experience, and team performance
Ideal Background
Qualified candidates will bring:
- Active RN license, or ability to obtain state licensure
- BSN required
- Master’s degree preferred
- 5+ years of surgical nursing experience
- Proven leadership experience in Surgical Services
- Strong understanding of perioperative operations, regulatory standards, staffing, budgeting, and physician partnership
- Ability to lead a large, multidisciplinary surgical team
The Community
This opportunity is located in a scenic Southwestern community known for its warm climate, outdoor lifestyle, and access to year-round recreation. The area offers a strong quality of life for those who enjoy boating, hiking, off-roading, golf, local events, and an active lifestyle outside of work.
It is a great fit for someone who wants the professional scope of a regional healthcare provider while living in a community that offers sunshine, natural beauty, and a more relaxed pace than a large metropolitan market.
To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to tania@thi-search.com or call Tania Pena at (720) 735-9750.
As one of the most successful executive search firms in the country, The HealthCare Initiative is constantly working on several searches nationwide in the world of healthcare. With over 50 years of experience, you can rest assured that all information is exchanged on a confidential basis. To learn more about The HealthCare Initiative, please visit www.thehealthcareinitiative.com.
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