Director of Surgical Services

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions | B.E. Smith seeks a Director of Surgical Services at Winchester Medical Center to lead the Surgical Services program.

The role focuses on operations, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and continuous improvement to enhance patient care and outcomes. The ideal candidate has an RN license and at least three years in progressive surgical services leadership, with a master’s in a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field is required.
• Active RN license is required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in progressive surgical services leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the Surgical Services department, overseeing daily operations, scheduling, staffing, and resource utilization to optimize patient flow and OR efficiency.
• Lead fiscal and operational management, including budgeting, business planning, staffing strategies, and initiatives to improve performance and surgical volume growth.
• Partner with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered surgical care.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, goals, and standards ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical Services

Budgeting

Staffing

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (Nursing/Healthcare Administration/Business)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Surgical Services

StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: - Pay Rate: $142584.00 - $221000.00

Winchester Medical Center, a flagship facility of the Valley Health System, is seeking a dynamic Director to lead and advance its Surgical Services program!

The Position

• The Director of Surgical Services will provide operational and clinical leadership for Surgical Services department, overseeing daily operations, surgery scheduling, staffing allocation, and resource utilization to optimize patient flow and OR efficiency.


• The Director will lead fiscal and operational management efforts, including budgeting, business planning, staffing strategies, and implementation of initiatives that improve operational performance and support surgical volume growth.


• Partners with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care delivery.


• This leader will develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, goals, and standards to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and organizational expectations.


• Monitor, analyze, and report operational and access-related KPIs, including block utilization, wait times, FCOTs, and TOTs, using data to drive efficiency and performance improvement initiatives.


• The Director will recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a collaborative culture focused on accountability, engagement, professional development, and continuous improvement.


• Must lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within Surgical Services, driving standardization, operational excellence, and improved patient outcomes.


• Seeking a hands‑on leader to collaborate across hospital departments and leadership teams to support seamless patient care coordination, implementation of new technologies, and advancement of strategic organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field is required.


• Active RN license is required.


• A minimum of three years’ experience in progressive surgical services leadership is required.

Compensation Details

• The base salary range for this position is $142,584 to $221,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• Winchester Medical Center (WMC), part of Valley Health, is a nationally recognized, non‑profit regional referral center that delivers high-quality care with compassion and excellence. As a Magnet®-designated facility, WMC is distinguished for its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care, earning widespread respect for clinical quality and innovation.


• With 455 licensed beds, Winchester Medical Center serves as the flagship hospital for a six-hospital system, providing advanced medical services to a population of more than 400,000 residents across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.


• The facility offers a comprehensive array of services—Level II trauma care, advanced heart and vascular treatment, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services—not commonly available outside major academic medical centers.


• WMC is deeply committed to its mission of "Serving Our Community by Improving Health," reflected in its investments in staff development, cutting‑edge technology, and community outreach initiatives. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, the medical center continues to grow as a destination for exceptional care and as an employer of choice in the region.

The Community

• Winchester, Virginia, rests in the Shenandoah Valley near the scenic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, and is only 1½ hours from Washington, D.C.


• Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail from Winchester, while the Skyline Drive offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.


• One piece of trivia – the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is one of the largest parades in the world.


• Winchester is ranked as one of the best places to live in Virginia. Enjoy a suburban feel, with access to a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and parks, as well as exceptional schools.

Facility Location

Home of Shenandoah University, Winchester is located in the northwestern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and has a rich cultural history dating back to the mid 1600's. History buffs will recognize the city as the home of many canonical events associated with the European settlement of the region, including the French-Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Accordingly, there are a wealth of historic buildings, sites and landmarks for the culture seeker to peruse, including Belle Grove Plantation, Abram's Delight, the Hexagon House, and Glen Burnie, among others. Winchester prides itself on its self‑proclaimed “classic” restaurants, many of which have weathered the sands of time and exist today as much relics of the past as viable eateries. These restaurants include the iconic Triangle Diner and the Snow White Grille. Sports fans will want to check out the Winchester Royals, who play in the Valley Baseball League.

Job Benefits

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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