Director of Nursing Surgical Services

Job Title: Director
of Nursing – Surgical Services
Department: Surgical Services (OR, Day Surgery, Pré/Post PACU, Endoscopy,
Central Sterile & Supply, Anesthesia)
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer
Location: East Houston Medical Center – Houston, Texas

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing for Surgical Services provides
executive oversight and strategic direction for all perioperative departments,
including Operating Rooms, Day Surgery, OPS, Pre- and Post-PACU, Holding, PACE,
Central Sterile Processing, Anesthesia, and Endoscopy. This leader ensures the
highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and operational
performance are achieved in alignment with East Houston Medical Center’s
mission and values.

This
position is accountable for the consistent delivery of high-quality,
cost-effective, and patient-focused care through effective staffing, clinical
oversight, regulatory compliance, and partnership across multidisciplinary
teams. The Director actively cultivates a culture of collaboration,
empowerment, and continuous improvement, ensuring that nursing practice meets
both state and national standards of perioperative excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide
  strategic, administrative, and clinical leadership over Surgical Services,
  ensuring safe, quality-driven, and efficient patient care across all areas
  of responsibility.
  
• Develop
  and implement operational goals, quality measures, and performance
  improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and departmental
  efficiency.
  
• Ensure
  compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and clinical standards
  related to perioperative care and hospital policy.
  
• Manage
  the departmental budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource
  optimization while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction.
  
• Lead,
  mentor, and develop nursing leadership and staff to achieve professional
  growth, team engagement, and exceptional service delivery.
  
• Collaborate
  with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to
  maintain seamless coordination throughout the surgical continuum of care.
  
• Oversee
  and monitor staffing levels, skill mix, and workforce development
  strategies tailored to current and projected surgical volumes.
  
• Serve
  as a visible leader and role model of nursing excellence, clinical
  professionalism, and patient-centered care.
  
• Support evidence-based
  practices, clinical innovation, and ongoing education within Surgical
  Services.
  

Requirements

Education and Certification

Required:

• Bachelor
  of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution
  
• Current
  Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
  
• Basic
  Life Support (BLS) certification
  
• Advanced
  Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  
• Pediatric
  Advance Life Support (PALS) certification
  
• Perioperative
  Leadership and Administration (PLAS) certification, a plus
  

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in
  Nursing (MSN) or related healthcare leadership field
  
• Certified Nurse
  Operating Room (CNOR) certification
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum
  of 1–2 years in a nursing management or supervisory role
  
• Proven
  leadership experience within an acute care hospital setting
  
• Strong
  background in Surgical Services or Perioperative Nursing Practice
  

Leadership Attributes

• Demonstrated
  ability to lead diverse teams with integrity, fairness, and clinical
  expertise
  
• Strategic
  thinker capable of aligning department objectives with organizational
  priorities
  
• Exceptional
  communication and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary
  teams
  
• Analytical,
  data-driven decision-maker with a focus on operational efficiency and
  patient outcomes
  

Benefits