Director of Surgical Services - DSS 0611 NS#02

Job Title: Director of Surgical Services
Location: Lone Tree, CO
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: Days (No weekends)
Compensation: $117,832 – $180,377 annually (based on experience)

Position Summary

The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic, operational, clinical, and financial leadership for the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered surgical care while overseeing staffing, quality initiatives, operational efficiency, budget management, regulatory compliance, and departmental growth.

This leader will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence while driving improved patient outcomes and supporting organizational goals.

Department Overview

• Oversight of Main Operating Room (10 OR Suites) and Sterile Processing Department
• Facility includes 24 total operating rooms
• Surgical volume exceeds 1,000 cases per month
• Main OR accounts for approximately 50% of total surgical volume
• Supports multiple surgical specialties (excluding select specialty services)
• Advanced robotics program with multiple surgical systems

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Patient Safety

• Implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Monitor quality metrics and drive performance improvements
• Maintain equipment compliance and safety standards

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily surgical services operations and nursing practices
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and workflow efficiency
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Patient Experience

• Lead initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and service quality
• Utilize feedback and data to enhance care delivery

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing perioperative team
• Support staff engagement, retention, and professional development
• Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet patient care demands

Strategic Growth

• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to expand surgical services
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation
• Support implementation of new technologies and programs

Financial Management

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor labor and operational costs
• Optimize supply and equipment utilization
• Drive cost-efficiency while maintaining quality care standards

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field – Preferred

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent leadership experience in Surgical Services
• Director-level experience preferred; strong Manager-level experience considered
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services experience required

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to manage clinical operations and drive performance
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Financial acumen with focus on efficiency and quality
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.