Surgical Services Leader: OR, PACU & Quality Excellence

Shasta Regional Medical Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for OR, Pre-Op Services, Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, and SPD. You will drive safety, quality, physician engagement, and financial stewardship while building high-performing teams and advancing patient-centered care.

The role reports to executive leadership and requires strong collaboration with physicians and anesthesia providers to optimize patient outcomes and

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• At least two years of supervisory/management experience.
• At least two years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
• CNOR (AORN) certification on hire, preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.
• PALS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the OR, Pre-Operative Services, Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, and Sterile Processing departments.
• Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams with accountability and collaboration.
• Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and executive leadership to optimize surgical operations and patient outcomes.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, workforce planning, recruitment, and retention.
• Drive quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational, clinical, and financial performance including OR utilization, throughput, and patient experience.
• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets while optimizing labor, supplies, and equipment.
• Develop policies and remove barriers to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Staff development

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Physician engagement

Budgeting & financial stewardship

Education

RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Two years supervisory/management experience

Two years Surgical Nursing experience

CNOR (AORN)

BSN

PALS (AHA)

Job description

Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for OR, Pre-Op Services, Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, and SPD. You will drive safety, quality, physician engagement, and financial stewardship while building high-performing teams and advancing patient-centered care.

The role reports to executive leadership and requires strong collaboration with physicians and anesthesia providers to optimize patient outcomes and