Job Openings Director - Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services - Full Time - San Jose, CA

About the job Director - Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services - Full Time - San Jose, CA

WTCP is a dynamic and innovative staffing organization with a proven track record of success. We are dedicated to delivering results by connecting qualified Registered Nurses with suitable employment opportunities, facilitating a mutually beneficial relationship between job seekers and employers. We aim to foster positive and impactful interactions contributing to diversity, collaboration and excellence.

Position Overview:

We have teamed up with an organization seeking an experienced and dynamic Surgical Services RN Director to lead the Surgical Services Department. This role requires a visionary leader who can manage and improve clinical operations, ensure patient safety, and inspire a high-performing team. The Director will oversee all surgical service lines, ensuring excellence in quality care, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Management: Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Surgical Services Department, including the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sterile Processing, Pre-op, and related areas.
  • Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure seamless patient care and efficient workflows.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS), hospital policies, and industry best practices. Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Financial Management: Manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality care.
  • Staff Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing and ancillary staff. Foster a positive work environment and promote professional development opportunities.
  • Collaboration: Partner with physicians, hospital leadership, and other departments to develop and implement programs that enhance surgical services and patient satisfaction.
  • Patient-Centered Care: Advocate for and ensure patient safety, dignity, and quality care throughout the surgical process.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Licensure: Active RN license in California
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience in surgical services, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Skills:
    • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Expertise in surgical services workflows, quality improvement, and budget management.
    • Ability to manage change, solve complex problems, and build collaborative relationships.

A current OR Director that has great expertise engaging with their clinical team while also providing high volume patient care is preferred. 

Benefits:

  • To be shared upon further interest

Waterfall Technology Consulting Partners LLC (WTCP) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, please submit your resume today!