About the JobJob Title: Director of Surgical Services / Director of Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced, strategic
Director of Operating Room (OR) to oversee administrative and clinical operations across our surgical suites. In this leadership position, you will direct nursing and clinical support staff, drive operational efficiency in operating room scheduling, manage departmental budgets, and uphold strict regulatory and infection control standards.
Working closely with surgical chairs, anesthesia teams, and administrative leadership, you will foster a culture of patient safety, staff retention, and clinical excellence within the perioperative department.
Key Responsibilities:Staff Leadership & Personnel Management:- Team Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate surgical nurses, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, and perioperative support staff.
- Talent Acquisition & Development: Oversee hiring, onboarding, and continuous professional education to maintain high clinical standards and staff retention.
Operations, Scheduling & Resource Management:- Operating Room Efficiency: Coordinate daily surgical room assignments, block times, and workflow efficiency to optimize suite utilization and minimize turnover delays.
- Financial Oversight: Manage departmental budget performance, supply chain/inventory purchasing, equipment maintenance, and strategic resource allocation.
Compliance, Quality & Safety:- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulations, Joint Commission standards, infection control protocols, and sterile processing procedures.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes, infection rates, and perioperative safety protocols.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:Education, Licensure & Credentials:- Nursing Licensure: Active, unrestricted State Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required].
- Life Support Certification: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
- Advanced Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree (MSN/MHA/MBA) [Preferred].
Leadership Experience:- OR Director Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Director of Surgical Services / Director of OR in an acute care hospital setting [Required].
- Clinical Mastery: Deep operational domain knowledge in perioperative nursing, surgical tech workflows, and sterile processing oversight.
Position & Schedule Details:- Setting: Surgical Services / Perioperative Suite.
- Role Type: Full-Time Leadership Contract / Executive Placement.
- Shift Structure: Day Shift / Executive Schedule with On-Call Operational Oversight.
