Surgical Services Director

Surgical Services Director – New Jersey
Salary: $157,000 – $220,000 + Relocation Assistance

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse leader ready to take ownership of a growing surgical services program and drive meaningful operational transformation.

You'll have full 24/7 accountability for perioperative services across a 128-bed acute care hospital, including the OR, PACU, same day surgery, sterile processing, endoscopy, and pre-op optimization. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can elevate performance, expand surgical volume, and partner effectively with physicians and executive leadership.

What You'll Do

• Lead all clinical, operational, and financial aspects of surgical services
• Drive OR efficiency, throughput, and block utilization to support growth
• Standardize workflows, improve scheduling access, and optimize case volume
• Build and stabilize teams while reducing reliance on contract staff
• Partner with surgeons to enhance collaboration and support program expansion
• Ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance

Program Highlights

• 6 ORs with strong growth potential (targeting significant volume expansion)
• Advanced surgical technology including DaVinci robotics and Mako platforms
• Diverse case mix: orthopedics, general surgery, women's health, urology, and robotics

What You Bring

• RN license (New Jersey) and BSN required (Master's preferred or in progress)
• 2–3+ years of perioperative leadership experience (OR required)
• Proven ability to lead through change, growth, and performance improvement
• Strong understanding of KPIs such as block utilization and turnover times
• Visible, hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage staff and physicians

This is an excellent opportunity for a Surgical Services leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in scaling a high-potential surgical program.