Director of Nursing - Surgical Services (OR)
Location: Westwood, NJ
Work Model: Onsite (Day Shift)
Position Type: Full-Time
The Director of Nursing - Surgical Services is responsible for providing 24/7 clinical, operational, and financial leadership across the perioperative platform, including OR, PACU, same-day surgery, sterile processing, endoscopy, and pre-op clinic. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving surgical growth, optimizing OR utilization, improving patient outcomes, and building high-performing teams in a fast-evolving hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership oversight for surgical services departments
• Lead and optimize OR throughput, block utilization, and case volume growth
• Oversee perioperative services including:
  • Operating Room (OR)
  • PACU
  • Same Day Surgery
  • Sterile Processing
  • Endoscopy
  • Pre-op clinic
• Drive quality patient care and clinical excellence aligned with standards
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce optimization (reduce travel staff dependency)
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and KPI-driven operations
• Collaborate with physicians to improve scheduling, access, and operational efficiency
• Standardize processes such as preference cards and workflow optimization
• Oversee budget, financial performance, and cost control
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
• Mentor and develop leadership teams and frontline staff
• Support hospital growth strategy through expanded surgical capacity and services

Must-Have Requirements

• BSN (required) (or active enrollment with completion within 24 months)
• Active RN License - New Jersey
• 2-5+ years of nursing leadership experience (acute care / surgical services)
• Strong experience in perioperative / OR leadership
• Experience managing clinical operations, staffing, and budgets
• BLS certification (within 14 days of hire)

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in perioperative services (OR, PACU, surgical workflows)
• Experience driving OR efficiency, throughput, and utilization metrics
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
• Leadership in staff development, engagement, and performance management
• Strong physician relationship management
• Budgeting, financial management, and operational planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Master's degree (MSN, MHA, or related field)
• Experience with robotic surgery (DaVinci, Mako, Globus systems)
• Experience leading high-growth or transformation initiatives
• Strong background in KPI-driven surgical operations

Core Competencies

• Strategic and operational leadership
• Change management and transformation
• Clinical excellence and patient safety
• Team building and staff engagement
• Financial and operational acumen

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Required
• Master's Degree - Preferred

Recruiter Submission Template:

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Experience with Surgical Technologies (DaVinci / Mako / etc.):
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Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Westwood, NJ?