Surgical Services Director (RN) — Lead OR, PACU & SDS

Red Seal Recruiting; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to guide the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU, and SDS with a focus on safe, high-quality patient care. You will drive strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires RN licensure in North Carolina or a Compact license, a BSN or related field, and at least five years in the OR with three years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact RN License.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an Operating Room setting.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and SDS departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and development of perioperative staff.
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership to enhance surgical services.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and optimize workflow processes.
• Oversee staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource across surgical services.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff development

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to guide the Surgical Services team, overseeing OR, PACU, and SDS with a focus on safe, high-quality patient care. You will drive strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic hospital setting.

The role requires RN licensure in North Carolina or a Compact license, a BSN or related field, and at least five years in the OR with three years in leadership.