Surgical Services Nurse Director

Clinical Management Consultants; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks a Surgical Services Nurse Director to lead a dynamic perioperative team, advancing patient-centered care and clinical safety. You will drive operating room performance, workflow optimization, staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness, and quality initiatives within a large health network in Northwestern Virginia.

This role offers strong administrative support, collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• RN with leadership experience in surgical services and perioperative care.
• Experience with staffing, budgeting, and regulatory readiness.
• Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for the operating rooms and perioperative areas.
• Oversee staffing, workforce development, and budgeting.
• Lead quality initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and nursing staff.

Job description

Step into the spotlight as the Surgical Services Nurse Director and lead a talented perioperative team where clinical excellence, strategic vision, and life‑changing patient care come together!

The Surgical Services Nurse Director will join a mission‑driven healthcare organization known for its patient‑first culture, commitment to clinical safety, and strong reputation across the region. As part of a growing care network, this nursing leader will benefit from modern clinical resources, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence‑based practice support, and leadership that values frontline insight. The hospital promotes professional development, continuing education, shared decision‑making, clinician wellbeing, and clear opportunities for career advancement while maintaining a compassionate environment that patients and healthcare professionals trust.

The Surgical Services Nurse Director will oversee a dynamic perioperative services department within an expansive health network dedicated to patient‑focused care. Surgical Services supports a broad range of operative and procedural specialties, providing the incoming leader with opportunities to strengthen operating room performance, enhance patient flow, advance quality initiatives, and support safe, efficient care from preoperative preparation through recovery. This is an excellent opportunity to guide a high‑performing surgical program while helping shape its continued growth.

Reporting to a senior nursing executive, the Surgical Services Nurse Director will receive strong administrative support while providing operational and clinical leadership for the operating rooms and associated perioperative areas. Responsibilities will include staffing and workforce development, budgeting, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, patient safety, performance metrics, physician collaboration, and strategic service‑line planning. The Surgical Services Nurse Director will work alongside friendly nurses, experienced surgeons, anesthesia professionals, technicians, educators, and a diverse team of healthcare professionals who share a commitment to respectful communication and exceptional outcomes.

The Surgical Services Nurse Director will enjoy living in Northwestern Virginia, a scenic region celebrated for Shenandoah Valley landscapes, Blue Ridge Mountain views, four‑season recreation, and a comfortable balance between privacy and community connection. Residents can explore hiking trails, rivers, parks, wineries, farmers markets, historic towns, concerts, festivals, local restaurants, and family‑friendly attractions. The area also offers varied housing options, respected schools and higher‑education resources, reliable everyday amenities, growing employment opportunities, and convenient regional travel corridors connecting residents with larger metropolitan destinations and airports. Short commutes, abundant green space, pet‑friendly recreation, and a relaxed lifestyle make Northwestern Virginia especially appealing to healthcare leaders seeking both professional momentum and an exceptional quality of life.

The Surgical Services Nurse Director will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long‑term financial security, personal wellbeing, and career satisfaction.