Nursing Director of Surgical Services

Clinical Management Consultants; Cliff (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking an experienced leader to direct Surgical Services in a rural New Mexico hospital. The role oversees a 4-OR department with 35 direct reports, guiding staffing, safety, quality and daily operations to ensure outstanding patient care.

Applicants should hold an NM or multi-state RN license with CPR/ACLS; a BSN and CNOR are preferred, with 5+ years perioperative nursing and 3+ years nursing management experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico or multi-state RN license.
• CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• BSN and CNOR are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive perioperative nursing experience.
• 3 years nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership across the Surgical Services department, including staffing, scheduling, patient safety, quality initiatives, regulatory readiness and daily operations.
• Manage department budgets and productivity; support long-term capital planning.
• Develop and expand program offerings; coordinate with CNO, surgeons, nursing leadership and hospital administration.
• Serve as liaison between Surgical Services and other clinical departments and drive strategic planning.
• Foster staff development, competency and strong physician and employee relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Perioperative nursing

Staff development

Education

BSN

CNOR

Job description

An exciting leadership opportunity is available for an experienced perioperative nurse to lead Surgical Services at a rural hospital in New Mexico. This Director will oversee a close-knit team while helping shape the future of surgical care in a community-focused organization. The department has 4 operating rooms and 35 direct reports.

The Director of Surgical Services will provide operational and clinical leadership across the department. This includes overseeing staffing, scheduling, patient safety, quality initiatives, regulatory readiness, and daily operations. The Director will also manage department budgets and productivity while supporting long-term capital planning.

The surgical department offers a diverse range of procedures including Orthopedics, Urology, General Surgery, and OB/GYN. The organization is also actively expanding its services. An ENT service line was recently opened, creating an opportunity for this leader to help develop new programs and grow Surgical Services.

This role works closely with the CNO, surgeons, nursing leadership, and hospital administration. The Director will support staff development and competency while fostering strong physician and employee relationships. This leader will also participate in strategic planning and serve as a key liaison between Surgical Services and other clinical departments.

Qualified candidates should have a current New Mexico or multistate RN license along with CPR and ACLS. A BSN and CNOR are preferred. Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressive perioperative nursing experience. Three years of nursing management experience is preferred.

Located in a rural and tight-knit New Mexico community, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a slower pace of life and access to the region’s outdoor recreation. The Director will have a visible role in a community where strong relationships and quality patient care are highly valued.