Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Las Vegas Nevada

Salary Range: $154315 $185182
17.5% Annual Director Bonus (Up to 150% Payout)
Relocation Assistance Available

An exceptional leadership opportunity is available for an experienced perioperative services leader to join one of the regions premier acute care hospitals as Director of Surgical Services. This executive leadership position oversees one of the busiest and most complex surgical programs in the Southwest providing strategic direction for a large multidisciplinary team while driving operational excellence clinical quality and outstanding patient outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned Surgical Services Director who thrives in a fast-paced high-acuity environment and enjoys leading large teams improving operational performance and advancing world-class surgical care.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Surgical Services and Chief Operating Officer the Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive perioperative division supporting a broad range of complex surgical specialties.

This leader will oversee all aspects of perioperative operations including staffing quality financial performance regulatory compliance physician collaboration and continuous process improvement while ensuring exceptional patient care and operational efficiency.

• Leadership oversight for:
  • Operating Room (OR)
  • Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
  • Endoscopy
  • Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
  • Anesthesia Technicians
  • Environmental Services supporting Surgical Services
• Direct leadership of 3 department managers
• Oversight of approximately 167 full-time employees
• Responsible for one of the busiest surgical programs in the region

• 23 state-of-the-art operating rooms
• More than 18000 surgical procedures performed annually
• Average daily surgical volume of 6080 cases
• Comprehensive adult and pediatric surgical services
• Highly specialized cardiovascular and congenital heart surgery programs
• Advanced orthopedic neurosurgical trauma burn and urology services
• High-volume emergency surgery program with approximately 45% of surgical cases originating through the Emergency Department
• Industry-leading regional outreach program supporting more than 30 patient transfers daily from surrounding communities

• Provide executive leadership for all perioperative services
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to improve quality patient safety operational efficiency and financial performance
• Lead and mentor department managers while fostering a culture of accountability engagement and clinical excellence
• Partner with surgeons anesthesia providers physicians and executive leadership to optimize surgical operations
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory accreditation and quality standards
• Oversee departmental budgeting productivity staffing and resource management
• Drive patient throughput operating room utilization and performance improvement initiatives
• Support physician satisfaction and collaborative interdisciplinary relationships
• Promote staff development succession planning and leadership growth throughout the department

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Director-level leadership experience in Surgical Services
• Extensive Operating Room (OR) clinical experience
• Proven success leading large perioperative teams within an acute care hospital
• Strong operational financial and strategic leadership skills

Were seeking an experienced and collaborative perioperative executive who excels in leading high-performing surgical teams within a complex hospital environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong clinical background in the Operating Room proven director-level leadership experience and a track record of improving operational performance while maintaining exceptional standards for patient care safety and employee engagement.

Experience managing large surgical departments partnering with physicians and leading multiple perioperative service lines will position candidates for success in this role.

• Competitive salary ranging from $154315 to $185182
• 17.5% annual performance bonus with upside potential to 150%
• Relocation assistance available
• Executive leadership role reporting to the Vice President of Surgical Services and Chief Operating Officer
• Lead one of the highest-volume and most comprehensive surgical programs in the region
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced executive leadership team committed to innovation growth and clinical excellence
• Excellent career advancement opportunity within a nationally recognized healthcare organization

If youre an accomplished Surgical Services Director looking for your next leadership challenge wed welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential search.