Director of Nursing- Surgical Services

Job Title: Director of Nursing Surgical Services

Location: Benton AR
Job Type: Full-Time Days
Schedule: 6:30 AM 4:00 PM
Salary- $100K-$150K
Vendor fee-$4000- $6200

The Director of Nursing Surgical Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all surgical service areas. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient-centered care driving operational efficiency and maintaining compliance with clinical regulatory and organizational standards.

The facility is part of a nationwide healthcare network committed to improving community health outcomes. The Surgical Services department supports a wide range of inpatient and outpatient procedures including Bariatrics General Surgery Orthopedics Endoscopy ENT Urology and more. The department operates six main OR suites and is supported by approximately 80 full-time staff.

• Provide leadership and oversight for Main OR Outpatient Surgery PACU Pre-Op Post-Op and Endoscopy
• Monitor key performance metrics such as case volume turnover time block utilization and on-time starts
• Develop and implement departmental goals aligned with organizational objectives
• Oversee patient care delivery service quality and regulatory compliance
• Manage staffing functions including hiring training performance evaluations and staff development
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets ensuring efficient use of resources
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement
• Integrate evidence-based practices into clinical and operational workflows
• Ensure consistent attendance and leadership presence

• Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure
• Proven leadership experience in surgical services or perioperative settings
• Strong knowledge of healthcare operations regulatory standards and quality metrics
• Experience managing budgets staffing and performance improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills