Director of Surgical Services DSS 0611 NS#02

Job Title: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Lone Tree CO
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: Days (No weekends)
Compensation: $117832 $180377 annually (based on experience)

The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic operational clinical and financial leadership for the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality patient-centered surgical care while overseeing staffing quality initiatives operational efficiency budget management regulatory compliance and departmental growth.

This leader will foster a culture of accountability collaboration and excellence while driving improved patient outcomes and supporting organizational goals.

• Oversight of Main Operating Room (10 OR Suites) and Sterile Processing Department
• Facility includes 24 total operating rooms
• Surgical volume exceeds 1000 cases per month
• Main OR accounts for approximately 50% of total surgical volume
• Supports multiple surgical specialties (excluding select specialty services)
• Advanced robotics program with multiple surgical systems

Quality & Patient Safety

• Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Monitor quality metrics and drive performance improvements
• Maintain equipment compliance and safety standards

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily surgical services operations and nursing practices
• Ensure appropriate staffing scheduling and workflow efficiency
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Patient Experience

• Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and service quality
• Utilize feedback and data to enhance care delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Build mentor and lead a high-performing perioperative team
• Support staff engagement retention and professional development
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet patient care demands

Strategic Growth

• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to expand surgical services
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation
• Support implementation of new technologies and programs

Financial Management

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor labor and operational costs
• Optimize supply and equipment utilization
• Drive cost-efficiency while maintaining quality care standards

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
• Masters degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration Business Administration or related field Preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent leadership experience in Surgical Services
• Director-level experience preferred; strong Manager-level experience considered
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services experience required

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage clinical operations and drive performance
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Financial acumen with focus on efficiency and quality
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.