RN Director of Surgical Services

AlediumHR is representing a well-established healthcare organization seeking a Director of Surgical Services (RN) to lead a critical high-impact department. This role is based in Missoula MT.

This is a leadership role for someone who knows surgical operations understands the demands of perioperative services and can drive both clinical and operational performance. Youll have full responsibility for the departmentstaff budgets quality and outcomes.

If youve been leading at the Manager or Director level and are ready for broader ownership this is a step up worth considering.

What Youll Lead

• Overall direction of Surgical Services including clinical and operational performance
• Department staffing development and accountability
• Budget planning financial oversight and resource allocation
• Quality safety and regulatory compliance
• Process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives

What Youll Do

• Set and execute departmental goals aligned with organizational priorities
• Oversee daily operations ensuring patient care delivery meets quality and safety standards
• Lead hiring training performance management and staff development
• Manage budgets and ensure departments operate within financial targets
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Serve as the point of accountability for service performance and patient outcomes
• Build a culture that supports teamwork accountability and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• Active (or eligible) Montana RN license
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (required)
• 5 years of experience in Surgical Services with leadership at the Manager or Director level
• Strong understanding of perioperative operations and patient care workflows
• Proven ability to lead teams manage performance and drive results

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MSN MHA or MBA)
• BLS upon hire; ACLS and PALS within 6 months

Why This Role

This isnt a maintenance role. Youll be expected to lead make decisions and improve how the department operates. Youll have visibility with senior leadership and the ability to influence outcomes across surgical services.

What Youll Get

• Competitive compensation with relocation support (up to $10K)
• Full benefits including medical dental vision and retirement plans
• PTO tuition assistance and career development support
• A stable growing health system with long-term opportunity

Why Missoula

Missoula offers something most markets dontaccess to the outdoors a strong community feel and a slower pace without sacrificing career growth. If youre looking to get out of the congestion of larger cities this is a strong move.