Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Jobot
Redlands, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

We are seeking a nurse leader for a full time, permanent Director of Surgical Services opportunity for our top rated cardiovascular hospital. 

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: 

• Current, unrestricted and valid Florida 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.