Director of Surgical Services
Core
Strategic leadership and administration of surgical services, ensuring patient care, safety, quality, and operational efficiency within a hospital setting.
Role type
Senior executive nursing leader (Director of Surgical Services)
Builds
Surgical service lines, care delivery models, and operational plans
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing Administration
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget development, clinical operations management, stakeholder collaboration, regulatory compliance, team leadership, performance improvement, evidence-based practice implementation
Preferred skills
Systems level leadership, professional organization membership, capital budgeting, care coordination
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Establish strategic plans and operational goals for surgical services; develop annual and multiyear capital and operational budgets; oversee clinical practice models and care delivery; lead multidisciplinary performance improvement committees; manage relationships with physicians, facility leaders, and external partners; mentor nurse leaders and support staff; ensure regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, executive leadership
