Director, Surgical Services

Kirby Bates Associates, LLC; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Tullahoma, TN is seeking a Director, Surgical Services to lead perioperative operations across OR, Pre-Op, PACU, and related areas, ensuring clinical excellence and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director will build partnerships with physicians and anesthesia teams, drive growth in GI and Urology, and guide quality, safety, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Master's degree required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years of progressive hospital leadership experience.
• Leadership experience within Operating Room/Surgical Services required.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative operations including OR, PACU, Same-Day Surgery, and Sterile Processing.
• Experience with Pathway to Excellence program.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, anesthesia teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvement, quality initiatives, and departmental growth.
• Strong financial, business, and resource management skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, team building, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Visible, engaged leader in dynamic environment; growth-oriented.
• Academic Medical Center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of perioperative services (OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Sterile Processing, Outpatient Surgery, GI, Procedural Services).
• Direct reports: two Managers; partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and CRNAs.
• Lead growth initiatives for service lines including GI and Urology.
• Drive quality, safety, patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance initiatives.
• Join a health system known for clinical excellence while impacting a community hospital setting.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) required

Master's degree required; MSN preferred

Job description

Director, Surgical Services
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital
Tullahoma, TN

Kirby Bates Associates has been exclusively retained by Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital to conduct a national search for their next Director, Surgical Services.

Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, this leader will oversee all aspects of perioperative services, including the Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU, Central Sterile Processing, Outpatient Surgery, GI, and Procedural Services. Direct reports: two Managers. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Vanderbilt Health system and to help shape the future of surgical services in a highly collaborative environment.

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital is a 135-bed acute care hospital serving Coffee County and surrounding communities. The hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiology, orthopedics, labor and delivery, pulmonary care, rehabilitation, urology, wound care, emergency medicine, and surgical services. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on perioperative leader who is committed to building stability, strengthening physician partnerships, developing teams, and driving growth for years to come.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Lead a growing perioperative platform performing approximately 2,600 surgical cases and 3,700 total procedures annually, including Cardiac Cath cases.
• Partner with a highly engaged and supportive team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and CRNAs.
• Drive service line growth initiatives, including recruitment efforts in GI and Urology.
• Lead quality, safety, patient experience, operational efficiency, and financial performance initiatives.
• Join a health system known for clinical excellence while making a significant impact in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Master's degree required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum of three years of progressive hospital leadership experience.
• Leadership experience within Operating Room/Surgical Services required.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative operations, including OR, PACU, Same-Day Surgery, and Sterile Processing.
• Experience with Pathway to Excellence program.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with physicians, anesthesia teams, and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success leading operational improvement, quality initiatives, and departmental growth.
• Strong financial, business, and resource management skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, team building, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Visible, engaged leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is energized by growth and transformation.
• Academic Medical Center experience preferred.

EEO Statement

Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.