RN-Director

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis–Emory Healthcare in Columbus, GA, part of the ScionHealth network, seeks a Director of Surgery to oversee Ambulatory Surgery, the Operating Room, and the PACU.

The role ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong financial oversight while fostering staff growth and high-quality patient care. Reporting to hospital leadership, you will drive policy development, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams

Qualifications

• Advanced perioperative nursing knowledge and leadership experience within surgical services.
• Ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to surgical services, aligning with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement policies to maintain standards in clinical and operational areas.
• Oversee budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for surgery.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff.
• Monitor care delivery to ensure outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Participate in hospital leadership meetings and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical knowledge

EMR proficiency

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Staff development

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

MS Office

Job description

Description

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Director-Surgery is responsible for the overall management and leadership of surgical services, including Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Director ensures optimal patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and financial oversight.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership to the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain clinical and operational standards
• Oversees budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for the surgery department
• Manages staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation
• Ensures regulatory compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
• Monitors patient care delivery to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
• Conducts staff meetings and participates in hospital leadership committees
• Responds to emergencies and provides guidance during critical situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in perioperative nursing and surgical services
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Qualifications

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory care setting required
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience preferred