Location: Las Vegas, NV
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days | No Weekends
A large acute-care hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across surgical departments. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of clinical operations, staffing, quality initiatives, financial performance, and service growth. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical effectiveness
Ensure adherence to standards of care, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines
Monitor clinical practice variation to improve efficiency, outcomes, and cost control
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory standards
Ensure regular equipment maintenance and compliance with accreditation requirements
Optimize patient throughput through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning
Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure appropriate clinical competencies across teams
Direct nursing practice and surgical unit operations, ensuring patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated
Provide leadership in delivering an exceptional and consistent patient experience
Utilize patient and customer feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement
Develop and execute strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
Collaborate with patient experience leaders and subject matter experts to implement best practices
Foster a culture aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values
Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
Identify training and professional development needs; provide coaching and performance feedback
Build and sustain a high-performing, talent-driven surgical services team
Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand or enhance surgical service lines
Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and market differentiation
Support outreach initiatives and service expansion strategies to increase surgical volume
Participate in annual budgeting, including staffing, equipment, and supply planning
Monitor departmental financial performance; analyze trends and variances
Implement strategies to address budget gaps and improve financial outcomes
Ensure effective labor management, including staffing optimization, productivity, and premium pay control
Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality of care
Perform other duties as assigned
Adhere to organizational Code of Conduct and Mission & Values
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Required
Master’s Degree – Preferred
Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Director of Surgical Services in an acute-care setting – Required
Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in acute-care Surgical Services – Required
Reports to senior executive leadership (VP-level)
Oversight of:
Operating Rooms (OR)
Cardiovascular OR (CVOR)
Anesthesia Technicians
Endoscopy
Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
Environmental Services (OR-specific)
Direct leadership of:
3 Managers
Approximately 160+ FTEs
20+ Operating Rooms
18,000+ surgical cases annually (60–80 cases/day)
Comprehensive surgical services including:
Adult & Pediatric Surgery
Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Programs
Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Burn, and Urology
High-volume emergency-driven surgical caseload
Robust regional outreach and transfer program
For more details contact at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
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