Director of Surgical Services

Winchester Medical Center, a flagship facility of the Valley Health System, is seeking a dynamic Director to lead and advance its Surgical Services program!

The Position

• The Director of Surgical Services will provide operational and clinical leadership for Surgical Services department, overseeing daily operations, surgery scheduling, staffing allocation, and resource utilization to optimize patient flow and OR efficiency.
• The Director will lead fiscal and operational management efforts, including budgeting, business planning, staffing strategies, and implementation of initiatives that improve operational performance and support surgical volume growth.
• Partners with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care delivery.
• This leader will develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, goals, and standards to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and organizational expectations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operational and access-related KPIs, including block utilization, wait times, FCOTs, and TOTs, using data to drive efficiency and performance improvement initiatives.
• The Director will recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a collaborative culture focused on accountability, engagement, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Must lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within Surgical Services, driving standardization, operational excellence, and improved patient outcomes.
• Seeking a hands-on leader to collaborate across hospital departments and leadership teams to support seamless patient care coordination, implementation of new technologies, and advancement of strategic organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field is required.
• Active RN license is required.
• A minimum of three years experience in progressive surgical services leadership is required.

Compensation Details

• The base salary range for this position is $142,584 to $221,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

• Winchester Medical Center (WMC), part of Valley Health, is a nationally recognized, non-profit regional referral center that delivers high-quality care with compassion and excellence. As a Magnet-designated facility, WMC is distinguished for its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care, earning widespread respect for clinical quality and innovation.
• With 455 licensed beds, Winchester Medical Center serves as the flagship hospital for a six-hospital system, providing advanced medical services to a population of more than 400,000 residents across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
• The facility offers a comprehensive array of services-including Level II trauma care, advanced heart and vascular treatment, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and womens and childrens services-not commonly available outside major academic medical centers.
• WMC is deeply committed to its mission of "Serving Our Community by Improving Health," reflected in its investments in staff development, cutting-edge technology, and community outreach initiatives. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, the medical center continues to grow as a destination for exceptional care and as an employer of choice in the region.

The Community

• Winchester, Virginia, rests in the Shenandoah Valley near the scenic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, and is only 1½ hours from Washington, D.C.
• Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail from Winchester, while the Skyline Drive offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
• One piece of trivia - the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is one of the largest parades in the world.
• Winchester is ranked as one of the best places to live in Virginia. Enjoy a suburban feel, with access to a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and parks, as well as exceptional schools.

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

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