*Now Offering a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus* Interim Director, Surgical Services

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions; Alaska; On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions is seeking an Interim Director of Surgical Services in Anchorage, Alaska.

This role oversees a broad Surgical Services portfolio across Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, OR, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing, providing interim operational and nursing leadership. The position focuses on safe, efficient, patient-centered care, optimizing staffing and workflows, and advancing strategic perioperative initiatives with physician and interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active AK RN license required.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim operational and nursing leadership across Pre-Op, Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pain Services, and Sterile Processing.
• Lead clinical and operational performance to ensure safe, efficient, patient-centered care while optimizing staffing, resources, workflows, and financial performance.
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary stakeholders to strengthen surgical operations and advance perioperative strategic initiatives.
• Champion quality, patient safety, evidence-based practice, regulatory readiness, and nursing standards while fostering accountability and shared governance.
• Develop leaders and frontline teams through coaching, succession planning, and initiatives that support workforce well-being and sustained performance.
• Start within 2–3 weeks of acceptance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AK RN license

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.

This role is now offering a $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

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.

Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:

Peter Benson

Senior Executive Recruiter