Director of Surgical Services

Job Title: Director of Surgical Services – Hospital + ASCLocation: Southern Arizona

Employment Type: Full-time, day shift, permanentAbout the OpportunityA nonprofit hospital system in Southern Arizona is seeking a Master’s-prepared perioperative nursing leader to oversee surgical services at its ~30-bed, full-service acute-care hospital and its affiliated ambulatory surgery center.

Both facilities sit on one health campus that also includes primary and specialty care, an OB/GYN clinic, outpatient imaging, and urgent care.This is a growth role. The organization is launching a Mako orthopedic program and expanding its cardiac cath services, and it is on its Magnet journey. You will help shape both the clinical programs and the culture.Scope of RoleAmbulatory Surgery Center: 4 ORs supporting orthopedics, general surgery, robotics, ophthalmology, urology, pain management, and pediatrics, with approximately 200 cases per monthHospital: 2 ORs plus a cardiac cath lab supporting general surgery, robotics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pacemakers, and cardiac cath, with approximately 150 cases per monthDirect reports: 1 Manager (Support Services, non-clinical), 4 Clinical Nurse Leaders, and 1 SPD SupervisorTeam size: approximately 40 FTEs / 50 headcountKey ResponsibilitiesLead perioperative operations to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and maintain an optimal work environmentHire, train, coach, and evaluate staff, setting clear performance standards and addressing concerns directly and respectfullyManage departmental budgets, including projections and reconciliation, and identify opportunities to optimize cost per unitDevelop and mentor leaders, encouraging independence, innovation, and growth through stretch assignmentsEnsure compliance with department, hospital, quality assurance, infection control, and regulatory standards, including OSHA and CMS requirementsOversee contracted services to confirm they meet hospital guidelinesCollaborate with physicians, hospital personnel, patients, and families, and support partner departments such as pharmacy and laboratoryBuild contingency plans and respond effectively to unforeseen circumstancesAlign departmental decisions with organizational strategy and financial goalsQualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in a healthcare-related fieldMinimum of 8 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting, with progressive leadership and surgical services experienceCurrent Arizona RN license (or compact license permitting practice in Arizona)Current BLS certificationKnowledge and skills:Knowledge of surgical specialties and pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care best practicesKnowledge of rapid response, code, and stroke call proceduresKnowledge of infection control, microbiology, and surveillance practicesProven skill in budget development and managementStrong performance evaluation, staff education, and training skillsExcellent communication skills with clinical staff and physiciansProficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical computer systemsStrong problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making abilitiesWhy This RoleBuild a program: join at the launch of a new orthopedic robotics program and a growing cath serviceLead across two sites, a hospital and an ambulatory surgery center, with a strong support teamContribute to a Magnet journey at a mission-driven nonprofitDay-shift leadership roleTo ApplyMessage Alison Florence directly or apply through this posting. Confidential inquiries are welcome.