Perioperative Nursing Director (RN) - OR/PACU/SDS

Connectly Recruiting; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our Surgical Services team in North Carolina. This role directs the OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery, guiding strategy, operations, and patient safety initiatives.

You will mentor perioperative staff, manage budgets and performance metrics, and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to elevate surgical care. A strong clinical leader with regulatory savvy is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an Operating Room setting.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency in budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and SDS departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and deliver exceptional 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 a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource across surgical services.

Skills

RN license NC/Compact

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Connectly Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our Surgical Services team in North Carolina. This role directs the OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery, guiding strategy, operations, and patient safety initiatives.

You will mentor perioperative staff, manage budgets and performance metrics, and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to elevate surgical care. A strong clinical leader with regulatory savvy is essential.