Nurse Director Surgical Services

The Nurse Director of Surgical Services will lead high-impact perioperative transformation at a nationally recognized health system where innovation, collaboration, and patient-first excellence soar .

The Nurse Director Surgical Services joins a mission-driven, award-winning organization celebrated by national publications for workplace excellence and third-party certification as a great place to work. As a Nurse Director Surgical Services, this leader steps into a culture where many team members have long standing tenure, reflecting trust, engagement, and meaningful career growth. Advanced technologies , digital OR platforms, and data-driven performance tools elevate outcomes across cardiovascular, orthopedics, oncology, geriatrics, women's health, and gastroenterology. Community partnerships, philanthropy, and access-expansion initiatives create measurable impact and a powerful platform for the Perioperative Services Director. This Surgical Services Nurse Leader benefits from robust leadership development, mentorship, and career mobility designed for high-performing healthcare executives.

The Nurse Director Surgical Services oversees a large, high-acuity hospital paired with a modern Ambulatory Surgery Center, uniting inpatient and outpatient perioperative care for a true continuum. A comprehensive platform of 30+ operating rooms across main OR, cardiac, and ASC suites is supported by Endoscopy, Pre-Op, PACU, and Sterile Processing to optimize patient flow and safety. High-complexity programs in orthopedics, trauma, and cardiovascular surgery leverage minimally invasive, robotic, and image-guided technologies to drive top-tier outcomes. Evidence-based enhanced recovery pathways and block optimization position the Director of Perioperative Nursing for sustained quality and efficiency gains. A shared-governance, nursing excellence culture empowers the OR Nurse Director to champion safety, satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

The Nurse Director Surgical Services serves as an on-site executive reporting to senior nursing leadership with approximately 15 direct leadership reports and oversight of 300+ FTEs across perioperative services. Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, supply chain, and SPD, the Perioperative Nurse Executive drives strategy, daily operations, and cross-continuum integration. Core scope for the Nurse Director Surgical Services includes financial stewardship, regulatory readiness, quality and safety, workforce planning, throughput and capacity optimization, and service line growth. Friendly nurses and a diverse, multidisciplinary care team, foster transparent communication and dependable support. Data mastery, KPI rigor, and change leadership enable the Surgical Services Nurse Director to achieve top-decile performance in access, experience, and outcomes.

The Nurse Director Surgical Services thrives in a vibrant coastal Southern California region offering year-round sunshine, ocean breezes, and spectacular sunsets. Outdoor adventures abound for the Nurse Director Surgical Services, from surfing, sailing, and beach runs to hiking, cycling, and easy weekend getaways to mountains and deserts. Concerts, festivals, galleries, and family attractions provide endless entertainment, while the culinary scene features farm-to-table dining, fresh seafood, global cuisines, craft coffee, and acclaimed breweries and wineries. Neighborhood options span relaxed beach towns, family-friendly suburbs, and energetic urban hubs, each supporting a balanced, wellness-forward lifestyle. Convenient access to major airports, scenic highways, and public transit makes life seamless for the Perioperative Services Director and loved ones.

Competitive compensatio n will be given to the Surgical Nurse Director. Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more about this amazing opportunity and explore next steps .