Director, Surgical Services – Lead Care & Innovation

Woodland Heights Medical Center; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Security (401(k) with employer-

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Recognition & Reward Programs

Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks

Job summary

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas, seeks a fulltime Nursing Director of Surgical Services to lead operations, oversee staffing, and drive clinical excellence. The role emphasizes strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and ancillary teams.

You’ll guide quality improvement, optimize patient flow, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required.
• Seven (7) or more years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Surgical Services department, ensuring effective scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to support safe and efficient patient care.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, surgical outcomes, and operational performance.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate surgical schedules, optimize patient flow, and facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• Recruits, hires, and retains highly qualified surgical services staff, providing mentorship, fostering professional development, and promoting continuing education opportunities.
• Monitors and evaluates patient care processes and outcomes, addressing patient concerns and implementing strategies to improve satisfaction and experience.
• Drives initiatives to create and sustain a positive work culture, achieving employee satisfaction and retention goals through effective leadership and management practices.
• Responds to and resolves patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and emerging technologies, ensuring the department remains competitive and compliant with evolving standards.
• Establishes and monitors key performance metrics, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for improvement and to measure departmental success.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to manage inventory, surgical instruments, and equipment, ensuring availability and proper utilization.
• Participates in strategic planning and organizational initiatives to expand surgical services and enhance the facility’s market position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin, Texas, seeks a fulltime Nursing Director of Surgical Services to lead operations, oversee staffing, and drive clinical excellence. The role emphasizes strategic planning, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and ancillary teams.

You’ll guide quality improvement, optimize patient flow, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.