Director Surgical Services RN | $165K
About The Position
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Director of Surgical Services in Missoula, Montana. This is an executive nursing leadership opportunity overseeing Surgical Services operations within a 151-bed acute care hospital. The role has a direct reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer with responsibility for departmental performance, staffing, quality, budgets, and operational excellence. The Director will lead clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory initiatives supporting perioperative services and will have the opportunity to influence strategic growth, patient outcomes, and surgical services performance within a respected regional healthcare organization. This is a newly created leadership position offering significant visibility and impact across the organization.
Requirements
- Current Montana RN license or eligibility REQUIRED
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing REQUIRED
- Minimum 5 years Surgical Services RN experience REQUIRED
- Minimum 5 years leadership experience at Manager or Director level REQUIRED
- BLS required upon hire
- PALS required within 6 months of hire
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
- Strong operational, financial, staffing, and performance management experience REQUIRED
Nice To Haves
- MSN, MBA, or Healthcare Administration degree strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Direct Surgical Services operations and departmental resources
- Develop and implement departmental goals, standards, and strategic plans
- Oversee patient care delivery, staffing, quality initiatives, and service performance
- Manage hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and staff development
- Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental budgets
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with clinical, operational, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Drive departmental performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Paid time off and extended illness bank
- Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000 with receipts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
