Surgical Services Director: Hands-On Nurse Leader

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital invites experienced perioperative nurses to step into the Surgical Services Director role, guiding Surgery, Endoscopy, PACU, and Sterile Processing with clinical excellence and operational acumen.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will develop teams, ensure safe perioperative care, foster physician and staff collaboration, and drive quality, regulatory readiness, and service-line growth across the surgical continuum.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Oregon Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Minimum of three years of surgical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and strong communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Preferred: CNOR or other perioperative certification.
• PALS certification.
• CNOR or other perioperative certification.
• Peri‑Op 101 or equivalent perioperative education.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in Surgical Services.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise nursing care for patients across the surgical suite, Endoscopy, and PACU.
• Promote safe, high-quality patient care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Maintain a patient-centered environment that promotes safety and minimizes the risk of medical errors.
• Assess and reassess pain and utilize appropriate pain‑management techniques.
• Ensure appropriate RN circulator and PACU coverage for surgical cases.
• Maintain competency in moderate sedation and applicable clinical procedures.
• Participate directly in clinical operations as needed.
• Lead, schedule, assign, and delegate work to Surgical Services staff.
• Communicate clear expectations and promote accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
• Orient and support new employees.
• Conduct employee evaluations and manage staff performance in collaboration with the CNO and HR.
• Facilitate problem‑solving and encourage staff participation in improving departmental operations.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing leadership, and other hospital departments.
• Provide education and in‑service training related to new products, procedures, equipment, and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

English communication

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Wallowa Memorial Hospital invites experienced perioperative nurses to step into the Surgical Services Director role, guiding Surgery, Endoscopy, PACU, and Sterile Processing with clinical excellence and operational acumen.

In this hands-on leadership position, you will develop teams, ensure safe perioperative care, foster physician and staff collaboration, and drive quality, regulatory readiness, and service-line growth across the surgical continuum.