Director of Surgical Services

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks a Director of Surgical Services to lead a 240 FTE program across 17 ORs, including hybrid and robotics capabilities. You will set strategic direction, optimize staffing and scheduling, and ensure high-quality patient care in a Magnet-focused environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia, and leadership, plus financial stewardship and operational excellence to meet evolving healthcare needs in Alaska.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Active AK RN license is required.
• A minimum of five years of healthcare operations and leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership for a comprehensive surgical services program.
• Oversee staffing, patient flow, resource utilization, and OR scheduling to improve access and efficiency.
• Foster partnerships with surgeons, anesthesia, and physician leadership; develop managers and staff.
• Lead budgeting, cost control, productivity, and performance improvement with a focus on quality and safety.
• Advance nursing excellence, magnet readiness, and continual quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Education

BSN

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Surgical Services

StartDate: ASAP

Join Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC), a proud partner of the non-profit Providence Health system

As their next Director of Surgical Services in Anchorage, Alaska!

The Position

• The Director of Surgical Services will provide strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership for a comprehensive surgical services program at a 401-bed academic medical center. Overseeing approximately 240 FTEs across 17 operating rooms and multiple procedural areas, this leader will guide services spanning the Pre-Op Clinic, Ambulatory Surgery Unit, Pain Clinic, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing Department.


• The surgical services program includes advanced capabilities such as a hybrid OR, robotics, and open-heart surgery, offering significant opportunities to advance clinical excellence, operational performance, and the patient care experience.


• The Director will provide oversight of daily operations while advancing strategic priorities related to staffing, patient flow, resource utilization, and departmental performance. A key responsibility will be evaluating operating room block utilization and scheduling practices to improve access, optimize capacity, and strengthen efficiency across surgical services.


• Building strong partnerships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and physician leadership will be essential. The Director will work collaboratively with medical staff and operational partners to address priorities, evaluate opportunities for service development, and ensure surgical services are positioned to meet evolving patient and organizational needs.


• The Director will support and develop clinical and operational managers, establish clear expectations, and foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. This leader will help build on positive cultural progress by strengthening communication, supporting team engagement, and creating an environment where managers and staff feel empowered to contribute and succeed.


• Financial stewardship and strategic planning will be central responsibilities, including operating and capital budget management, cost control, productivity, and performance improvement. The Director will use operational and financial data to guide decisions, identify opportunities for improvement, and align resources with organizational priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.


• The Director will also advance nursing excellence through evidence-based practice, shared governance, professional development, and continuous quality improvement. Supporting the organization’s Magnet culture and sustaining readiness for regulatory and accreditation requirements will be important components of the role.


• The ideal candidate will be an experienced surgical services leader with strong business acumen, operational expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration. A visible, steady, and highly communicative leader who can build physician trust, develop managers, and balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational demands will be well positioned to make a lasting contribution to this established and highly regarded organization.

Requirements

• BSN is required; master’s degree is strongly preferred.


• Active AK RN license is required.


• A minimum of five years of healthcare operations and leadership experience is required.

The Organization

• PAMC is recognized as a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and serves patients from throughout Alaska, including those transferred from remote communities requiring specialized or advanced care. Its emergency services, specialty programs, and regional referral capabilities make it a critical resource for the state’s healthcare infrastructure.


• Providence is a nonprofit health system operating across seven Western states, with 52 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and approximately 120,000 caregivers. Its integrated network spans acute care, primary and specialty care, and a broad range of community health and social services.


• Providence’s history in Alaska dates to 1902, when the Sisters of Providence established a hospital in Nome during the Gold Rush. Today, Providence serves communities throughout the state, including Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak, Mat‑Su, Seward, and Valdez, with more than 4,000 employees statewide.


• Rooted in its faith‑based mission, Providence is committed to serving all people, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. Its mission is expressed through a focus on compassionate, equitable care, with organizational values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence, and Integrity.


• Through its combination of advanced clinical services, statewide reach, and commitment to community health, Providence Alaska Medical Center plays a vital role in expanding access to specialized care and improving health outcomes for individuals and families across Alaska.

The Community

• Anchorage, Alaska, rests on the Cook Inlet, bordered by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate to provide year‑round adventure and recreation.


• A city with close to 300,000 people, Anchorage balances modern urban life with easy access to outdoor activities and summer days offering up to 22 hours of sunlight. Anchorage is a place with big‑city amenities: museums, shops, theaters, an excellent music scene, and fine restaurants that highlight the local fare of king crab, halibut, and salmon. It is also home to Alaska’s largest college, the University of Alaska Anchorage.


• Activities include easy access to skiing, biking, fishing, river rafting, 60 glaciers within 50 miles of downtown, and dazzling northern lights. Bordering much of the city is Chugach State Park, a 495,000‑acre wilderness area and the fourth largest state park in the United States. With over 280 miles of trails, the park offers hiking, backpacking, and biking opportunities for people of all skill levels, with many trailheads accessible from downtown Anchorage in 30 minutes or less.


• Anchorage residents experience low tax rates due to no state income tax and no sales tax in the Municipality of Anchorage. Anchorage also holds Alaska’s largest school district and embraces many cultures showcasing approximately 100 languages being spoken throughout the schools.


• Anchorage Fur Rendezvous, or simply \"Rondy,\" as most locals call it, is one of the best winter festivals in Alaska. Participants sculpt ice, ride the Ferris wheel, take part in the entertaining Outhouse Race, and watch the Running of the Reindeer through downtown Anchorage. Another highlight is the Summer Solstice Festival, which is a family‑friendly festival that takes over downtown Anchorage with live music, food, family activities, food trucks, and a beer garden.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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