Director, Surgical Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health’s Wolfson Children’s Hospital seeks a Director of Surgical Services to lead nursing care in pediatric surgical units, overseeing 24/7 operations and staffing. You will recruit, mentor, and develop teams to deliver high-quality, cost-conscious patient care aligned with the health system’s standards.

Join a hospital network known for pediatric excellence and collaborative care, with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement across surgical services.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in Surgical Services
• Experience leading and developing nursing teams, including orientation and training
• Proven ability to oversee safe, efficient, cost-conscious patient care
• BSN required; MSN preferred; current RN license
• ACLS and BLS certifications; AORN certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for Surgical Services operations and patient care.
• Direct assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within assigned surgical units.
• Recruit, interview, orient, manage, and develop assigned personnel.
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, effective patient care.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resources to support cost-effective operations while maintaining quality and patient safety.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and clinical teams to support service-line goals.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

AORN certification

Job description

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

About Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S. We’re a part of Baptist Health, which is recognized as a top place to work in health care and features several centers of excellence, including Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Director, Surgical Services, Wolfson Children’s Hospital

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Surgical Services at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This position provides 24-hour accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care across assigned surgical services. The Director leads the recruitment, orientation, management, development, and continued training of assigned personnel while ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care in alignment with Baptist Health’s mission and standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for Surgical Services operations and patient care delivery.
• Direct the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within assigned surgical units.
• Recruit, interview, orient, manage, and provide ongoing training and development for assigned personnel.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Manage resources effectively to support cost-effective operations while maintaining quality and patient safety.
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, clinical teams, and other stakeholders to support surgical service-line goals.
• Monitor operational and clinical performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure nursing practice and patient care delivery are consistent with organizational policies, standards, and the health system’s mission.

Experience Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Surgical Services required
• 3–5 years of experience in Pediatrics required
• Leadership experience required
• Experience leading and developing nursing teams, including orientation, ongoing education, performance management, and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, and cost-conscious patient care.
• Ability to assess operational needs, develop plans, implement strategies, and evaluate outcomes within a complex healthcare environment.

Education And Certification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Association of OR Nurses (AORN) certification required

Primary Location:
Downtown - Howard Building