Director of Surgical Services

  • AdventHealth Castle Rock
  • Castle Rock, Colorado
  • Full Time

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2350 MEADOWS BLVD

City:

CASTLE ROCK

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80109

Job Description:

Leads and develops nursing teams by cultivating a positive, inclusive culture where staff are empowered, professionally supported, and aligned with organizational values. Leads clinical and operational performance across assigned areas and serves as a liaison ensuring clear effective communication, collaboration with other departments to support seamless care coordination Exercises leadership, responsibility, and authority independently while investigating complaints and collaborating with other departments to ensure patient care continuity. Provides collaborative leadership to maintain consistent safety and service standards supporting the Patient Experience Model. Analyzes patient, physician, and employee satisfaction survey data to assist in developing unit action plans. Communicates effectively with patients, families, employees, physicians, and department leaders. Conducts and attends service line and unit meetings to foster staff communication and teamwork. Promotes a safe environment by supervising emergency actions, identifying hazards, and conducting routine unit rounds. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and organizational policies and procedures. Develops and manages the annual budget in coordination with Finance, monitoring and adjusting to ensure effective use of resources. Utilizes hospital database management and decision support systems to access and analyze data for patient care planning. Develops and manages the implementation of department objectives and goals, evaluating processes and ensuring standardized policies are deployed. Oversees workforce performance, provides developmental guidance, and allocates decision-making authority to maximize effectiveness. Promotes strong frontline leadership, drives professional growth, fosters engagement, and builds high performing, accountable teams Recruits, retains, and develops a high-performing nursing leadership workforce, ensuring workforce stability, and developing strong leadership pipelines Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrates a broad clinical nursing knowledge

Demonstrates competency in personal leadership abilities

Demonstrates the ability to develop and mentor others to their optimum levels of skill and professionalism

Demonstrates business and human resource skills as they relate to assigned areas of service

Demonstrates competency in regard to communication and relationship building

Demonstrates the ability to include evidence-based practice standards for care delivery in their area of specialty

Is a role model for professionalism

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, regulatory standards, and departmental responsibilities

Exhibits excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including clear and effective verbal and written communication

Demonstrates leadership skills, empowerment principles, and the ability to work autonomously

Possesses strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Capable of handling multiple priorities with independent discretion and decision-making

Manages stress appropriately and works effectively in a high-stress, physically demanding environment

Demonstrates computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and healthcare software systems

Ability to work irregular hours including call hours

Maintains sound character and the highest ethical standards

Demonstrates ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions

Demonstrates the capability of fluently speaking, reading, and writing in English, with additional languages [Preferred]

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients/clients/families served

Education:

Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

in Business Administration, in Nursing, or in Health Services Administration

Work Experience:

2+ Circulator/Scrub nurse experience [Required]

2+ healthcare leadership [Required]

5+ experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements -

Pay Range:

$117,377.21 - $218,316.07

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job ID: 521106081
Originally Posted on: 5/14/2026

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