Director of Nursing – Surgical Services

Zohorecruit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & Dental Insurance

Free on-site Parking

Job summary

East Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas seeks a Director of Nursing for Surgical Services. You will provide executive oversight of OR, Day Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy, and Central Sterile, shaping clinical excellence and patient safety across perioperative care.

Lead staffing, budgets, and collaboration with physicians and anesthesia, driving performance improvement and standards compliance while fostering a culture of empowerment and continuous development for nursing teams.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited institution
• Current RN license in Texas
• BLS certification
• PALS certification
• PLAS certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership over Surgical Services, ensuring safe, quality-driven patient care
• Develop and implement operational goals, quality measures, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards
• Manage departmental budget and resource optimization
• Lead and develop nursing leadership and staff
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor staffing levels and workforce development
• Serve as a role model of nursing excellence and patient-centered care
• Support evidence-based practices and ongoing education

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

BSN

RN license TX

BLS

PALS

PLAS certification

Tools

CNOR (Preferred)

Job description

It’s notjust treatment; it’s care thoughtfully delivered!

From the moment patients arrive, they are guided with compassion,clarity, and clinical excellence at every stage of their journey.Our teams work collaboratively to ensure timely access to care,seamless coordination, and ongoing support well beyond discharge.

With modern patient rooms, an in-house pharmacy, and hands-onexecutive leadership, our hospital is dedicated to deliveringhealthcare where dignity, precision, and people always come first.

• Specialist consults withinrecord time.
  
• Advanced clinical care withexceptional patient services
  

Job Description

Job Title:Directorof Nursing – Surgical Services
Department:Surgical Services (OR, Day Surgery, Pré/Post PACU, Endoscopy,Central Sterile & Supply, Anesthesia)
Reports To:Chief Nursing Officer
Location:East Houston Medical Center – Houston, Texas

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing for Surgical Services providesexecutive oversight and strategic direction for all perioperative departments,including Operating Rooms, Day Surgery, OPS, Pre- and Post-PACU, Holding, PACE,Central Sterile Processing, Anesthesia, and Endoscopy. This leader ensures thehighest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and operationalperformance are achieved in alignment with East Houston Medical Center’smission and values.

Thisposition is accountable for the consistent delivery of high-quality,cost-effective, and patient-focused care through effective staffing, clinicaloversight, regulatory compliance, and partnership across multidisciplinaryteams. The Director actively cultivates a culture of collaboration,empowerment, and continuous improvement, ensuring that nursing practice meetsboth state and national standards of perioperative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Providestrategic, administrative, and clinical leadership over Surgical Services,ensuring safe, quality-driven, and efficient patient care across all areasof responsibility.
  
• Developand implement operational goals, quality measures, and performanceimprovement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmentalefficiency.
  
• Ensurecompliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standardsrelated to perioperative care and hospital policy.
  
• Managethe departmental budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resourceoptimization while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
  
• Lead,mentor, and develop nursing leadership and staff to achieve professionalgrowth, team engagement, and exceptional service delivery.
  
• Collaboratewith physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams tomaintain seamless coordination throughout the surgical continuum of care.
  
• Overseeand monitor staffing levels, skill mix, and workforce developmentstrategies tailored to current and projected surgical volumes.
  
• Serveas a visible leader and role model of nursing excellence, clinicalprofessionalism, and patient-centered care.
  
• Support evidence-basedpractices, clinical innovation, and ongoing education within SurgicalServices.
  

Requirements

Education and Certification

Required:

• Bachelorof Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
  
• CurrentRegistered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
  
• BasicLife Support (BLS) certification
  
• PediatricAdvance Life Support (PALS) certification
  
• PerioperativeLeadership and Administration (PLAS) certification, a plus
  

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree inNursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership field
  
• Certified NurseOperating Room (CNOR) certification
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimumof 1–2 years in a nursing management or supervisory role
  
• Provenleadership experience within an acute care hospital setting
  
• Strongbackground in Surgical Services or Perioperative Nursing Practice
  

Leadership Attributes

• Demonstratedability to lead diverse teams with integrity, fairness, and clinicalexpertise
  
• Strategicthinker capable of aligning department objectives with organizationalpriorities
  
• Exceptionalcommunication and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinaryteams
  
• Analytical,data-driven decision-maker with a focus on operational efficiency andpatient outcomes
  

Enjoy acompetitive total rewards package, including generous Paid Time Off (PTO),comprehensive medical and dental insurance options, and employer-paidfreeon-siteparking for employees.

East HoustonMedical Centeris proud to foster an environment where excellence in care,leadership, and professional growth thrives. The Director of Nursing – SurgicalServices plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of surgical care deliverywhile upholding the hospital’s mission of quality, safety, and compassion atevery level.