Director of Nursing - Surgical

Location: Benton, AR (On-site)
Schedule: Full-Time | Days (6:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

AlediumHR is partnering with a well-established healthcare organization seeking a Director of Nursing – Surgical Services to lead a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical department.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the pace and complexity of surgical services and knows how to run an efficient, high-performing operation. You'll oversee multiple perioperative areas, lead a sizable team, and drive both clinical and operational performance.

If you've already been in the Director seat and are ready for a role where you can make a measurable impact, this is worth your attention.

What You'll Lead

• Full operational oversight of Surgical Services, including:
  • Main OR
  • Outpatient Surgery
  • PACU
  • Pre-Op and Post-Op
  • Endoscopy
• A team of approximately 80 FTEs delivering coordinated surgical care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Six operating rooms supporting a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, GI, ENT, bariatrics, and more

What You'll Do

• Drive day-to-day operations across all perioperative services
• Monitor and improve key metrics such as case volume, turnover times, block utilization, and on-time starts
• Lead staffing strategy, including hiring, development, performance management, and retention
• Oversee departmental budgets and ensure financial accountability
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
• Partner with leadership to align departmental goals with broader organizational priorities
• Implement process improvements and evidence-based practices to enhance patient care and efficiency
• Serve as the point of accountability for quality, safety, and patient experience

What You Bring

• Active RN license (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (required)
• 3+ years of experience in a Director-level role
• Strong background in surgical services, including PACU, Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, and OR operations
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive accountability
• Experience managing budgets, operations, and regulatory compliance

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA)
• Experience leading larger teams (60+ FTEs)
• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred
• Deeper experience in perioperative leadership (5+ years at the Director level is a plus)

Why This Role

This is not a desk job. It's a leadership role where operational discipline, clinical credibility, and strong decision-making all matter. You'll be trusted to run the department, improve performance, and build a team that delivers consistently.