Surgical Services Director — Lead Patient Care Excellence

Insight; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center seeks a Clinical Nurse Director to lead nursing operations in the surgical areas. You will direct patient care, align practice with AORN standards, and oversee budgeting, quality, and service excellence.

The role requires protecting patient safety, staff development, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure patient-first care across the unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current License in the State of Illinois required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises patient care management in the surgical area.
• Manages staffing to match patient volume.
• Oversees payroll review and budget adherence.
• Drives quality improvement and performance metrics.
• Collaborates with other hospital departments to ensure patient flow.

Skills

RN leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Education

RN license (IL)

BSN or higher

Job description

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center seeks a Clinical Nurse Director to lead nursing operations in the surgical areas. You will direct patient care, align practice with AORN standards, and oversee budgeting, quality, and service excellence.

The role requires protecting patient safety, staff development, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure patient-first care across the unit.