Director of Nursing Surgical Services

Director of Nursing, Surgical Services

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Schedule: 6:30AM – 4:00PM

Your experience matters

Saline Memorial is part of LifePoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team

care. We provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services. We offer Bariatrics, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Endoscopy, General Surgery, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Podiatry, and Urology. Our Surgical Services operaes six main OR suites supporting both inpatient and outpatient procedures with efficiency and safety. Across all services areas, approximately 80 full-time equivalents (FTEs) deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

How you'll contribute

As a Director of Nursing who excels in this role:

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for Main OR, Outpaitent Surgery, PACU, Pre-Op, Post-OP, and Endoscopy 
• Monitors key performance metrics, including case volume, turnover time, block utilization, and on-time starts.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. 
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives. 
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. 
• Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. 
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. 
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Regular and reliable attendance. 

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices. 
• Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, and ensure quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. 
• BLS Required  
• ACLS & PALS Preferred 
• PACU, PRE-OP, and ENDO Experience Preffered 
• Minimum 5 years of Surgical Director