Director of Nursing – Surgical Services (OR)Location: Westwood, NJ
Work Model: Onsite (Day Shift)
Position Type: Full-Time
The Director of Nursing – Surgical Services is responsible for providing 24/7 clinical, operational, and financial leadership across the perioperative platform, including OR, PACU, same-day surgery, sterile processing, endoscopy, and pre-op clinic. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving surgical growth, optimizing OR utilization, improving patient outcomes, and building high-performing teams in a fast-evolving hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide 24/7 leadership oversight for surgical services departments
- Lead and optimize OR throughput, block utilization, and case volume growth
- Oversee perioperative services including:
- Operating Room (OR)
- PACU
- Same Day Surgery
- Sterile Processing
- Endoscopy
- Pre-op clinic
- Drive quality patient care and clinical excellence aligned with standards
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce optimization (reduce travel staff dependency)
- Lead performance improvement initiatives and KPI-driven operations
- Collaborate with physicians to improve scheduling, access, and operational efficiency
- Standardize processes such as preference cards and workflow optimization
- Oversee budget, financial performance, and cost control
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
- Mentor and develop leadership teams and frontline staff
- Support hospital growth strategy through expanded surgical capacity and services
Must-Have Requirements- BSN (required)(or active enrollment with completion within 24 months)
- Active RN License – New Jersey
- 2–5+ years of nursing leadership experience (acute care / surgical services)
- Strong experience in perioperative / OR leadership
- Experience managing clinical operations, staffing, and budgets
- BLS certification (within 14 days of hire)
Required Skills- Strong expertise in perioperative services (OR, PACU, surgical workflows)
- Experience driving OR efficiency, throughput, and utilization metrics
- Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
- Leadership in staff development, engagement, and performance management
- Strong physician relationship management
- Budgeting, financial management, and operational planning
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills- Master's degree (MSN, MHA, or related field)
- Experience with robotic surgery (DaVinci, Mako, Globus systems)
- Experience leading high-growth or transformation initiatives
- Strong background in KPI-driven surgical operations
Core Competencies- Strategic and operational leadership
- Change management and transformation
- Clinical excellence and patient safety
- Team building and staff engagement
- Financial and operational acumen
Education- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
- Master's Degree – Preferred
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