Director of Surgical Services DSSJM
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Job Location:
Las Vegas, NV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Las Vegas NV
Position Type: Permanent
Shift: Full-Time Days No Weekends
Facility Overview
A large nationally recognized hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume multi-specialty surgical division.
This Level II Trauma Center is the largest acute care facility in the state and offers advanced specialty programs including adult and pediatric cardiac surgery neurosurgery burn and trauma services orthopedics and urology. The hospital maintains a high-volume surgical program with significant emergency and transfer activity.
Department Overview
23 Operating Rooms
18000 surgical cases annually (6080 cases per day)
45% of surgeries originate through the Emergency Department
30 transfers daily from outreach facilities
Oversight includes:
OR
CVOR
Anesthesia Technicians
Endoscopy
Sterile Processing (SPD)
OR Environmental Services
Leadership Scope:
3 Managers (direct reports)
167 FTEs
Reports to: VP of Surgical Services & COO
Position Summary
The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient-centered care through oversight of overall department operations staffing budgeting and strategic growth.
This executive leader fosters a culture of accountability collaboration and operational excellence while driving quality improvement financial stewardship service excellence and strategic expansion of surgical programs.
Responsibilities
Quality
Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes
Ensure adherence to regulatory accreditation and legal standards
Standardize clinical practice to improve efficiency and reduce variation
Oversee equipment maintenance and compliance standards
Direct nursing practice and surgical unit operations
Optimize patient throughput and care coordination
Service
Lead initiatives to enhance patient experience and satisfaction
Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to elevate service excellence
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery
People
Build and maintain a high-performing surgical leadership team
Support employee engagement coaching and development
Ensure appropriate staffing and talent management
Promote a culture aligned with mission vision and values
Growth
Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand service lines
Identify new program development opportunities
Support outreach and transfer growth initiatives
Finance
Lead annual budgeting forecasting and expense management
Monitor productivity labor management and premium pay utilization
Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality
Ensure effective supply and equipment utilization
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Required)
Masters Degree (Preferred)
Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience (Required)
Minimum 3 years of applicable acute care Surgical Services leadership experience (Required)
Strong operational financial and strategic leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $123448 $185182 (Based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis
Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
Director
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