PERM-983525-RN-DIRECTOR - SURGICAL SERVICES-12HR DAYS|RN|Director - Surgical Services|Sunrise

Director of Surgical Services Director of Surgical Services Job Summary Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, an 834-bed acute care facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, seeks a Director of Surgical Services to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves oversight of the overall function and staffing of the surgical services unit, including forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director will foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, supporting the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility objectives. The Director will oversee a busy surgical department encompassing 23 operating rooms and managing over 18,000 cases annually. Key services include adult and pediatric surgical procedures, an adult heart program, a pediatric congenital heart program (the only one in Nevada), orthopedics, neurosurgery, burn, trauma, and urology. The facility also boasts a top outreach program, receiving approximately 30+ transfers daily from outlying facilities, with around 45% of surgeries originating from the Emergency Room. Key Responsibilities Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care and manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve. Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal/regulatory standards. Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards. Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning. Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care. Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs. Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated. Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience. Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader. Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction. Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams. Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance. Participates in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget. Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization. Manages operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 1+ years of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience 3+ years applicable experience in acute care Surgical Services Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Skills & Competencies Strong clinical skills in surgical services. Proficiency in budget management and financial oversight. Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards. Ability to implement evidence-based practices. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with process improvement and quality initiatives. Shift Details Assignment Dates: 2026-05-27 to 2026-08-26 Shift Type: Day Shift Duration: 12 hours Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Days per Week: 3 Contract Length: 13 weeks Call Requirements: Not specified. Weekend Rotation: Not specified. Licensing Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nevada or compact license. Relevant certifications as required by the state and hospital.