Director of Nursing – Surgical Services | Wilson, NC
We're hiring an experienced Registered Nurse – Director of Nursing, Surgical Services for a full-time, permanent day-shift leadership opportunity in Wilson, North Carolina, with LifePoint Health.
- $15,000 Commitment Bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Family Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement
- Certification Support
- Student Loan Assistance
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Leadership Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
- Full-Time | Permanent Position
- Day Shift | On-Site
- Relocation Assistance: Not Available
About Surgical Services
The Director of Nursing – Surgical Services will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across the hospital's Perioperative Services Department, which includes:
- Operating Room (OR)
- Same Day Surgery (SDS)
This individual will oversee daily departmental operations, ensure high standards of patient care, manage budgets and staffing resources, drive quality improvement initiatives, and develop a high-performing perioperative team.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of the Operating Room, PACU, and Same Day Surgery departments.
- Establish departmental goals, operational priorities, and performance expectations.
- Ensure efficient surgical workflows and effective utilization of departmental resources.
- Maintain high standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and operational performance.
- Develop, monitor, and manage departmental budgets.
- Oversee staffing costs, productivity, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Lead recruitment, retention, coaching, and professional development of perioperative personnel.
- Build a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing clinical team.
- Partner with surgeons, physicians, and hospital leadership to improve surgical services.
- Monitor departmental performance metrics and implement operational improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Active North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License.
- Minimum 5 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of management or healthcare leadership experience.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Strong Operating Room nursing background and proven leadership capabilities.
- Experience managing clinical teams, departmental operations, and resources.
Preferred Experience:
- Perioperative Services leadership and administration.
- Oversight of OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery operations.
- Departmental budget management, staffing, and quality improvement.
Why This Opportunity?
Join LifePoint Health, and take on a senior nursing leadership role overseeing the hospital's Surgical Services Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN leader with a strong Operating Room background who is ready to lead perioperative operations, develop clinical teams, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the hospital's overall performance.