Administrative Nurse Director Surgical Services

Overview

• Lead perioperative services at a healthcare organization, ensuring clinical, operational, and fiscal excellence.
• Develop and execute strategies aligned with organizational goals for surgical services.
• Oversee staffing, quality, safety, service, and clinical standards compliance.
• Support nursing professional practice and evidence-based leadership initiatives.
• Respond to patient and physician concerns in an administrative leadership capacity.
• Mentor and coach team members on resource management and change initiatives.
• Facilitate educational development and professional growth for staff.
• Encourage evidence-based research and practice within the department.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide leadership to managers and professional staff in surgical services.
• Develop long-term plans and strategies for clinical areas under supervision.
• Monitor progress and provide direction to achieve functional objectives.
• Analyze trends and implement changes to improve short-term results.
• Establish budgets and ensure financial performance accountability.
• Facilitate unit and organization-wide meetings and initiatives.
• Resolve physician/staff issues and foster collaborative relationships.
• Oversee performance improvement and regulatory readiness preparations.
• Mentor team members in personnel management and professional development.

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing management experience.
• At least 2 years of surgical nursing experience.
• Effective communication skills in English, additional languages desirable.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency.
• Ability to mentor and coach team members effectively.
• Commitment to evidence-based practices and shared governance principles.
• Willingness to work on-site and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.