Perm - RN - Director of Surgical Services

Starting Salary : $90,000 – $100,000 annually (based on experience)

Hours/Day : 8

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

Weekend Requirements : None (No holidays or weekends)

On-Call Requirements : None

Position Summary
The Surgery Director is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, coordinating, and actively assisting with the daily operations of Surgical Services. This role provides leadership to ensure high-quality patient care, efficient service delivery, and staff engagement within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily departmental activities within Surgical Services.
• Collaborate with medical staff leadership to develop and expand surgical service lines.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives for the future direction of Surgical Services.
• Drive departmental performance improvement and represent the department on interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop and review departmental policies, procedures, and standards as a multidisciplinary team leader.
• Determine and maintain staffing and scheduling to ensure full coverage of operations.
• Partner with HR for recruitment, coaching, counseling, and employee relations.
• Coordinate staff training and cross-training to enhance departmental flexibility.
• Foster collaboration with physicians, management, and other departments for coordinated patient services.
• Monitor, evaluate, and act to improve the quality of surgical care.
• Assist in developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Promote a respectful and professional work environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Participate in community activities that support and promote Surgical Services.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new surgical providers.

Qualifications:

• Active Michigan RN License – Required
• BSN Degree – Required
• ACLS Certification – Required (3-month grace period allowed)
• 3–5 years of Surgical Leadership experience – Required
• 24/7 accountability for departmental operations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.

Certification Requirements:

• ACLS
• BLS
• State License Requirements
• Michigan (must be active at submission)
• Compensation & Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, this role offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time team members, including:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Prescription drug plans
• Generous paid time off
• Defined pension program for retirement