| Location | Sunnyvale, Texas |
Industry: Healthcare / Acute Care Hospital
Category: Nursing Leadership
Position Type: Full-Time
An established acute care hospital in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth region of Texas is seeking an experienced Nursing Director – Surgical Services to lead its perioperative operations.
The Nursing Director – Surgical Services (Director of Perioperative Services) is accountable for the clinical, operational, and fiscal performance of all designated perioperative units. This executive-level leader partners with hospital leadership, physicians, and frontline teams to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care while advancing operational excellence and strategic goals.
Why the Greater Dallas–Fort Worth Region?
The DFW area offers strong economic growth, diverse communities, excellent schools, and no state income tax. With suburban accessibility and proximity to a major metropolitan hub, the region provides both professional opportunity and outstanding quality of life.
This Director is responsible for executing short- and long-term strategies aligned with organizational priorities while ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards of clinical care. The role maintains full accountability for staffing, quality, safety, service, financial performance, and overall clinical excellence within Surgical Services.
The Director also supports clinical managers through Evidence-Based Leadership practices, strengthens nursing professional practice, and serves as an administrative resource for physician and patient concerns.
Provide leadership to managers and frontline professional staff within Surgical Services
Oversee performance and results of multiple perioperative teams
Develop long-term plans aligned with hospital strategy and operationalize execution
Communicate priorities, monitor progress, and implement course corrections as needed
Participate in cross-functional initiatives impacting hospital-wide operations
Ensure compliance with all standards of care and regulatory requirements
Lead regulatory readiness preparation efforts
Oversee performance improvement initiatives
Facilitate policy and procedure development, review, and revision
Promote shared governance and evidence-based practice
Establish and manage departmental budgets
Analyze financial performance and justify variances
Coach leadership team on utilization and resource management
Maintain accountability for fiscal outcomes
Oversee vendor relationships as appropriate
Mentor clinical managers in budgeting, personnel management, and change initiatives
Conduct performance appraisals of direct reports
Facilitate unit and hospital-wide meetings
Address physician/staff concerns and patient grievances in an administrative capacity
Strengthen physician and interdisciplinary collaboration
Support professional development and continuing education initiatives
High-performing perioperative teams aligned with strategic objectives
Strong physician engagement and collaboration
Sustained regulatory compliance and survey readiness
Improved operational efficiency and financial stewardship
Elevated patient, staff, and physician satisfaction
Required:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Current AHA BLS certification
Minimum 5 years of nursing management experience
At least 2 years of surgical nursing experience
3–5 years of leadership experience at Manager level or above
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer proficiency
Preferred:
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Multilingual capabilities
Seniority Level: Director
Experience Level: 5–7+ years
Relocation assistance may be available for an ideal candidate
Comprehensive benefits package offered