Director of Surgical Services

The Director of Surgical Services will lead perioperative operations at a community-focused healthcare facility in International Falls, Minnesota. The role involves overseeing daily operations, clinical performance, staffing, and overall management of Surgical Services, including Pre-Operative Care, the Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Central Processing, and Orthopedic and General Surgery outreach clinics.

What You Will Do

The Director will provide strategic and operational direction to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and professional nursing practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced perioperative Registered Nurse with a strong surgical background and demonstrated leadership abilities who is ready to take ownership of a multidisciplinary surgical services department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) or a related field
• Active Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience working in a surgical department
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing practices, surgical workflows, patient safety, and surgical services operations
• Ability to provide direction, supervision, and operational oversight for multidisciplinary surgical teams
• Understanding of pre-operative care, operating room operations, post-anesthesia recovery, and central processing workflows
• Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, infection prevention practices, and professional nursing standards
• Ability to utilize electronic medical records and oversee accurate clinical documentation
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership communication skills when working with surgeons, physicians, staff, and hospital administration
• Ability to manage staffing, departmental resources, workflow efficiency, and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Benefits (401(k) with company matching contributions)
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sign-On Bonus (negotiable)
• Relocation Assistance (negotiable)