Director of Surgical Services

Overview

The Director of Surgical Services (OR) is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence of all surgical services within the organization. Your responsibilities will include overseeing Ambulatory Surgery, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Robotic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. Your primary objective will be to enhance patient care quality and ensure the safety and efficiency of surgical interventions. This individual ensures the highest quality of patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and the effective management of surgical personnel, resources, and workflows. The role encompasses both administrative and clinical functions, requiring collaboration with medical staff, hospital leadership, and external partners. 

Location: Shasta Regional Medical Center. Redding, CA 

Department: Surgical Services 

Position Type: Exempt, Full Time, Days 

Base Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $170,000.00 Annually 

Relocation Bonus: Yes 

  

Employee Benefits Package  

• Medical insurance (multiple plan options)  

• Dental insurance  

• Vision insurance  

• Prescription drug coverage  

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match  

• Life insurance (basic and supplemental)  

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage  

• Long-term disability insurance  

• Short-term disability insurance   

• Paid time off (PTO)  

• Sick leave  

• Paid holidays  

• Bereavement leave  

• Jury duty leave  

• Career Development  

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Continuing education opportunities  

• Internal promotion opportunities  

• Nurse Clinical Advancement Program (NCAP) 

• Accident insurance  

• Pet insurance 

 

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership for all surgical departments, including inpatient and outpatient operating rooms, pre-op and post-op care, sterile processing, and ancillary surgical services. 

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance surgical services, increase efficiency, and support growth. 

• Oversee staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure safe and effective surgical operations. 

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA). 

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathways. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), patient outcomes, and staff performance to identify areas for improvement. 

• Lead and support staff recruitment, retention, training, and professional development. 

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Serve as a liaison between surgical services and executive leadership, providing regular updates and recommendations. 

• Manage capital planning for surgical equipment and technology investments. 

• Promote patient-centered care and operational excellence throughout the surgical continuum. 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

 

• Current, unrestricted and valid California state license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 2 years of Supervisory/Management experience.
• 2 years of experience in Surgical Nursing
• Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.  

Why Join Shasta Regional Medical Center?  

Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in hea