Registered Nurse (RN) Director of Surgical Services

77 consultants; Saint Ignace (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinvio Recruitment is seeking a Surgery Director to lead the daily operations of the surgery department in Michigan. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, budget oversight, and collaboration with doctors and management to deliver coordinated surgical care.

The role requires an active Michigan RN license, BSN, ACLS and BLS certifications, and 3–5 years of leadership experience. You will ensure 24/7 department responsibility, promote a professional environment, and drive service improvements.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license.
• BSN degree required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (ACLS with a 3-month completion window).
• 3-5 years of experience in a surgical leadership role.
• Must be responsible for the department 24/7.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible with different work schedules.
• Good attendance is important.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage daily operations of the surgery department.
• Lead development and growth of surgical services.
• Collaborate with leaders to plan strategic direction.
• Oversee staffing and scheduling to cover surgery hours.
• Coordinate HR activities for staff recruitment and discipline.
• Ensure cross-training and staff development.
• Coordinate services with doctors, management, and other departments.
• Monitor quality of surgical care and budget for the department.
• Foster a professional and respectful environment.
• Recruit and onboard new surgical providers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance

Flexibility

Diversity-minded

Education

BSN

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Surgery Director Responsibilities

The Surgery Director has many important tasks, including:

• Daily Operations: Plans and helps manage the daily activities in the surgery department.
• Surgical Services Development: Assists medical leaders to grow and improve surgical services.
• Strategic Planning: Works with leaders to create a plan for the future of surgical services.
• Improvement Activities: Leads efforts to improve how the department works and represents the department in team meetings.
• Policy Development: Guides the team in creating and reviewing rules and procedures for the department.
• Staffing and Scheduling: Organizes staff schedules to ensure there are enough people working during surgery hours.
• Human Resources Coordination: Works with HR to hire, discipline, and fire employees, following company rules. Provides coaching and advice to staff when needed.
• Staff Training: Makes sure all staff get cross-training so they can share job roles as needed.
• Collaboration: Works with doctors, management, and other departments to provide coordinated services for patients.
• Service Coordination: Ensures that services within and outside the department are well coordinated.
• Quality Monitoring: Checks and works to improve the quality of surgical care provided in the department.
• Budget Management: Helps recommend and monitor the budget for the department.
• Professional Environment: Treats all patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect to create a friendly and professional environment.
• Teamwork: Promotes good working relationships and works effectively within the department and with other departments.
• Punctuality: Arrives to work on time and follows the work schedule.
• Community Involvement: Participates in community activities to promote surgical services.
• Provider Recruitment: Helps to recruit and onboard new surgical providers.

Requirements

• Must be a team player and work well in a diverse environment.
• Strong communication skills are needed.
• Good attendance is very important.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude are necessary; different work schedules may be required.
• Must have an active Michigan RN license.
• A Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) is needed.
• ACLS certification is required (there is a 3-month window to complete this certification).
• 3-5 years of experience in a surgical leadership role is required.
• Must be responsible for the department 24/7.

Certification Requirements

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

State License Requirements

• Michigan