Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services

Location: Mayfield, KY
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite Leadership Role
Salary Range: $83,500 - $112,000 (commensurate with experience)
Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500
️Signing Bonus: None

About the Role

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a regional medical center in Mayfield, Kentucky to identify a forward-thinking Director of Surgical Services. This role is ideal for an experienced clinical leader with a strong background in perioperative nursing, OR operations, and team development. If you are ready to step into an executive-level position and lead a multi-disciplinary surgical team, we encourage you to apply but only if you meet the must-haves below.

This opportunity offers a chance to guide the strategic direction of a high-functioning department and work with executive leadership on major service line improvements across the OR, PACU, Central Sterile, and Pre-op areas.

Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)

️ Active RN license in the state of Kentucky (or compact license eligible)
️ Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field OR sufficient leadership experience in lieu of degree
️ Minimum of 3 years of progressive surgical leadership experience (manager-level or above)
️ Strong working knowledge of perioperative best practices, budgeting, compliance standards (CMS, The Joint Commission, etc.), and infection control protocols
️ Proven experience with clinical team building, performance management, and staffing strategies

Preferred (Ideal Candidates Will Also Have):

• Master's degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, or similar)

• CNOR or NE-BC/NEA-BC certification

• Strong background in change management, surgical scheduling optimization, or case mix growth

• Experience with credentialing and privileging processes

• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma practices in perioperative environments

What You'll Lead and Oversee

Strategic Oversight of Surgical Services:

• Lead all operations across the Operating Rooms, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Central Sterile Processing, Pre-Admission Testing, and Same-Day Surgery.

• Collaborate with the CNO, CMO, and OR Medical Director to ensure clinical performance aligns with system-level goals.

Leadership & Personnel Management:

• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for RNs, surgical techs, sterile processing staff, and support personnel.

• Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on safety, outcomes, and staff retention.

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure all surgical services operate in full compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and AORN standards.

• Champion initiatives for OR efficiency, infection prevention, instrument sterilization, and patient experience.

Fiscal Stewardship & Resource Allocation:

• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, aligning financial performance with operational needs.

• Approve capital equipment requests, inventory controls, and cost-reduction measures without compromising care quality.

Interdepartmental Collaboration:

• Actively contribute to OR block scheduling, throughput initiatives, and case volume growth in partnership with anesthesia, radiology, and inpatient units.

• Represent surgical services in senior leadership meetings and system-wide quality reviews.

Why This Hospital

• Tight-knit leadership team with a patient-first, staff-always approach

• The OR suite includes 5 surgical beds, with ongoing investment in technology and infrastructure

• Located in Mayfield, KY a friendly, affordable town known for its natural beauty and small-town charm

This Role Is NOT For:

New graduates or early-career nurses
Applicants without perioperative or hospital leadership experience
Candidates looking for a remote or hybrid leadership role
Those uncomfortable with fiscal responsibility or managing cross-functional teams

Next Step

If you're ready to own the direction of a surgical department and partner with executive leadership to drive outcomes not just operations apply today through HireNow Staffing.

https://www.careers-page.com/hirenow-staffing-inc/job/QXRW7W6R