RN Surgery Director

Clinical Management Consultants; Fairfield (VT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is assisting Northwestern Vermont hospital in recruiting an RN Surgery Director to lead perioperative services and enhance patient outcomes. This executive role offers high-level influence, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and a focus on safety, efficiency, and staff development within a community-focused setting in Northwestern Vermont.

Enjoy a regional lifestyle with four-season recreation while contributing to high-quality surgical care across

Qualifications

• RN with leadership experience in surgery services.
• Experience managing operating rooms and sterile processing.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for Surgical Services.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with physicians and anesthesia teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Perioperative care

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN/MSN in Nursing

Nurse Executive Certification

Job description

Turn surgical leadership into a rewarding Vermont adventure as the RN Surgery Director, guiding exceptional perioperative care where professional impact and quality of life come together!

The RN Surgery Director will join a respected, mission-driven community hospital known for compassionate, patient-first care and strong local support. This healthcare organization fosters nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a transparent culture of safety and continuous improvement. Clinicians benefit from engaged leadership, modern clinical resources, professional development opportunities, streamlined care processes, and the ability to make a measurable difference in the health of the surrounding communities.

Within Surgical Services, the RN Surgery Director will lead a collaborative perioperative program dedicated to safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This opportunity combines meaningful leadership at a community-focused care facility with access to a vibrant recreational hub, making it ideal for an experienced nursing leader who values both organizational influence and an active lifestyle. The RN Surgery Director will support operating room performance, sterile practice, patient flow, quality initiatives, regulatory readiness, staff development, and an outstanding surgical experience from preoperative preparation through recovery.

Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the RN Surgery Director will receive executive support while providing strategic and operational oversight for Surgical Services. Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, quality and safety outcomes, performance improvement, policy development, regulatory compliance, physician relations, and long-term service-line planning. The RN Surgery Director will work alongside friendly nurses, surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, advanced practice providers, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals committed to mutual respect, clear communication, and excellent patient outcomes.

The RN Surgery Director will enjoy life in Northwestern Vermont, a scenic region celebrated for four-season recreation, welcoming communities, and easy access to nature. Residents can explore hiking and biking trails, lakes, ski areas, parks, farmers markets, concerts, festivals, and locally inspired dining, while remaining within reach of cultural attractions and regional travel connections. Northwestern Vermont also offers attractive housing choices, manageable commutes, family-friendly neighborhoods, respected schools, everyday conveniences, growing employment opportunities, and a balanced lifestyle with green space, clean air, community connection, and room to unwind.

The RN Surgery Director will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional programs designed to support long-term professional and personal wellbeing.