Perioperative Nursing Director (RN) — OR, PACU & SDS

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU, and SDS. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, patient safety, and operational excellence.

You will manage budgets, drive quality initiatives, recruit and develop perioperative staff, and collaborate with physicians and leadership to enhance surgical care in a supportive, professional environment near Raleigh.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN License.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum five years of OR experience.
• At least three years in management or leadership roles.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and SDS departments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and development of perioperative staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to enhance surgical services.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and optimize workflow processes.
• Oversee staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource across surgical services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Staff development

Quality improvement

Collaboration with physicians

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU, and SDS. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, patient safety, and operational excellence.

You will manage budgets, drive quality initiatives, recruit and develop perioperative staff, and collaborate with physicians and leadership to enhance surgical care in a supportive, professional environment near Raleigh.