Director of Surgical Services

Martin County Hospital District • Stanton, TX

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About The Position

The Operating Room Director provides overall leadership, management, and daily operational oversight of the Surgical Services Department. The role oversees preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care, supporting safe, high-quality, patient-centered care, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility. The Director ensures appropriate staffing, effective use of resources, and coordination of patient care throughout the surgical experience.

The Director develops and maintains departmental policies and procedures and ensures compliance with DNV/NIAHO accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and other applicable requirements. The role promotes patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and other departments, the Director supports efficient surgical scheduling, improved patient throughput, resolution of operational challenges, and a positive patient and provider experience. As a member of the nursing leadership team, the Director is expected to demonstrate strong communication, sound clinical judgment, effective problem-solving, and commitment to staff development, professional accountability, and organizational goals.

Martin County Hospital District is a rural Critical Access Hospital in Stanton, Texas. The District states that it is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current RN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current ACLS.
• At least 3 years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or a related healthcare leadership field.
• CNOR certification.
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) certification.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management, and daily operations oversight for the Surgical Services Department.
• Oversee preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, effective resource utilization, and coordination of patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with DNV/NIAHO accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and other departments.
• Support efficient surgical scheduling, improve patient throughput, address operational challenges, and enhance the patient and provider experience.
• Support staff development, professional accountability, and organizational goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree