Interim Director, Surgical Services

B.E. Smith; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

B.E. Smith is partnering with an Alaska medical center in Anchorage to recruit an Interim Director, Surgical Services. This leadership role oversees Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing to drive safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, an active AK RN license, and at least five years of relative leadership experience; start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim operational and nursing leadership across Surgical Services (Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, Sterile Processing).
• Lead clinical and operational performance to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care and optimize staffing, resources, workflows, and finances.
• Partner with physician leaders and stakeholders to strengthen surgical operations and advance perioperative initiatives.
• Champion quality, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and nursing standards while promoting accountability and autonomy.
• Develop leaders and frontline teams through coaching, development, succession planning, and workforce well-being initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

An Alaska medical center is seeking their next Interim Director, Surgical Services!

The Position

• An Interim Director, Surgical Services, is needed to provide interim operational and nursing leadership across a comprehensive Surgical Services portfolio, including Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing.


• Lead clinical and operational performance across a high-volume surgical environment, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care while optimizing staffing, resources, workflows, and financial performance.


• The Interim Director will partner with physician leaders and interdisciplinary stakeholders to strengthen surgical operations, support service development, and advance strategic initiatives across the perioperative continuum.


• Champion quality, patient safety, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, and professional nursing standards while advancing a culture of accountability, shared governance, and nursing autonomy.


• Develop and engage leaders and frontline teams through clear expectations, coaching, professional development, succession planning, and initiatives that support workforce well-being, retention, and sustained performance.


• Must be available to start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.


• Active AK RN license is required.


• A minimum of five years of relative leadership experience is required.

Compensation Details

• Compensation Range: $175,000 to $180,000 annually.


• The final compensation rate will be determined based on experience, education, training, location, internal equity, and budget considerations, in accordance with Fair Market Value evaluation. Additionally, some candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, depending on the specific role, including but not limited to health insurance coverage and retirement benefits.


• The listed base compensation range represents a good faith estimate of potential earnings at the time of this job posting and may be subject to future adjustments.

The Community

• Anchorage, Alaska, offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.


• Residents enjoy access to a rich cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and local art galleries.


• Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to hiking trails, wildlife, and scenic national parks, as well as opportunities for fishing, skiing, and snowboarding.


• Anchorage experiences cool summers and snowy winters, making it an excellent destination for those who appreciate diverse seasons and breathtaking views.


• The city boasts a vibrant community atmosphere with excellent schools, local markets, and a variety of dining options.