Director - Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Sauk Prairie Healthcare is seeking an accomplished, collaborative nursing leader to direct surgical services in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The role provides oversight and direction for patient care across the Operating Room, Surgery Center, and PACU. The Director works closely with physicians, anesthesia leadership, nursing professionals, and organizational leaders to advance the quality, efficiency, and future of surgical care while supporting an exceptional patient experience and a strong working environment for staff. This highly visible leadership position leads a complex clinical operation and helps shape its future by aligning people, quality, capacity, resources, and strategy. The Director establishes departmental goals and metrics aligned with the organization's strategic plan; makes operating and capital budget decisions; develops programs and services; leads performance improvement; and partners on OR block utilization strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration.
- 3–5 years of clinical experience in a surgical setting.
- At least 3 years of nursing management experience.
- Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.
- Strong change-management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across disciplines.
- Talent for coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
- Strong commitment to quality improvement.
- Sound judgment and analytical thinking.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Ability to balance patient care, people, quality, operations, and organizational priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct patient care across the Operating Room, Surgery Center, and PACU.
- Partner with physicians, anesthesia leadership, nursing professionals, and organizational leaders to advance surgical care and the patient experience.
- Establish departmental goals and metrics aligned with the organization's strategic plan.
- Make operating and capital budget decisions.
- Develop new programs and services.
- Lead performance improvement.
- Partner on OR block utilization strategies.
- Build and develop teams through coaching, mentoring, and change leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive health and dental insurance options.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match.
- Discounted membership to the fitness facility.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
- Free parking at the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
