Surgical Services Director

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics; Enterprise (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics seeks a Surgical Services Director to lead perioperative services on-site in Enterprise, OR. This role directs OR operations, PACU, and perioperative planning, ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes while coordinating schedules and staff.

The position requires RN licensure and strong leadership in a hospital setting, with focus on compliance, budget oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing; CNOR/CAPA preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in surgical/perioperative services.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Experience with PACU operations and anesthesia coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee perioperative care, OR operations, and PACU.
• Lead clinical and non‑clinical staff; coordinate schedules.
• Monitor quality, safety metrics; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and policy development.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing, and admin.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Operating room management

Staff supervision

Data-driven decision-making

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Surgical scheduling tools

Job description

Company Description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics is a premier health care provider serving the residents of Wallowa County, guided by values of compassion, respect, and integrity. Team members join a nationally recognized Top 20 Critical Access Hospital and a multiple-year “Top Place to Work in Healthcare” honoree. The organization treats employees like valued family members and offers opportunities to contribute to high-quality, community-focused care. Governed by the Wallowa County Health Care District, the medical campus in Enterprise includes the hospital, Parkway Health & Wellness Center, multiple clinics, and Wallowa Valley Senior Living. Additional primary care clinics extend services to Joseph, Wallowa Lake, Wallowa, and downtown Enterprise, supporting a broad and diverse patient population.

Role Description

The Surgical Services Director is a full-time, on-site leadership role located in Enterprise, OR. This position oversees all surgical services, including perioperative care, operating room operations, and post-anesthesia care, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing clinical and non-clinical staff, coordinating surgical schedules, monitoring quality and safety metrics, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The role works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing teams, and hospital administration to optimize workflows, allocate resources, and support continuous performance improvement. The Surgical Services Director also participates in strategic planning, budget management, staff education, and the development of policies and procedures that support patient-centered surgical care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in perioperative services, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative recovery.
• Strong operating room management skills, including workflow optimization, staffing oversight, and adherence to sterile technique and safety protocols.
• Solid clinical foundation in medicine and surgery, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary surgical teams.
• Experience in post anesthesia care, including PACU operations, monitoring standards, and recovery room nursing practices.
• Current RN license (or equivalent clinical license) in good standing; advanced certification in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR, CAPA) preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in surgical or perioperative services, including team supervision and performance management.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements relevant to surgical services (e.g., CMS, Joint Commission, infection control standards).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to lead change and foster a culture of safety.
• Proficiency in using EHR systems and surgical scheduling tools; familiarity with quality improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field required