Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Services - Director

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Perioperative Services provides leadership and operational oversight for the Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Same Day Surgery (SDS) departments. This role ensures exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction. The department's multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care across the perioperative continuum.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of Operating Room experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required.
• Current North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery departments.
• Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Develops and monitors departmental goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics.
• Leads recruitment, retention, coaching, and development of perioperative staff.
• Partners with physicians and hospital leadership to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.
• Oversees staffing plans, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Maintains compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Serves as a leader and resource for clinical and operational excellence across surgical services.

Benefits

• Commitment Bonus: $15,000
• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to meet your needs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources, including employee assistance programs and discount programs.
• Leadership development, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director