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Director of Nursing Surgical Services (OR)Veracity Solutions • Westwood, NJ, United States
Director of Nursing Surgical Services (OR)

Director of Nursing Surgical Services (OR)

Veracity Solutions • Westwood, NJ, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Nursing Surgical Services (OR)

Location: Westwood, NJ Work Model: Onsite (Day Shift) Position Type: Full-Time

The Director of Nursing Surgical Services is responsible for providing 24/7 clinical, operational, and financial leadership across the perioperative platform, including OR, PACU, same-day surgery, sterile processing, endoscopy, and pre-op clinic. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving surgical growth, optimizing OR utilization, improving patient outcomes, and building high-performing teams in a fast-evolving hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 24/7 leadership oversight for surgical services departments
  • Lead and optimize OR throughput, block utilization, and case volume growth
  • Oversee perioperative services including:
    • Operating Room (OR)
    • PACU
    • Same Day Surgery
    • Sterile Processing
    • Endoscopy
    • Pre-op clinic
  • Drive quality patient care and clinical excellence aligned with standards
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, and workforce optimization (reduce travel staff dependency)
  • Lead performance improvement initiatives and KPI-driven operations
  • Collaborate with physicians to improve scheduling, access, and operational efficiency
  • Standardize processes such as preference cards and workflow optimization
  • Oversee budget, financial performance, and cost control
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
  • Mentor and develop leadership teams and frontline staff
  • Support hospital growth strategy through expanded surgical capacity and services

Must-Have Requirements

  • BSN (required) (or active enrollment with completion within 24 months)
  • Active RN License New Jersey
  • 25+ years of nursing leadership experience (acute care / surgical services)
  • Strong experience in perioperative / OR leadership
  • Experience managing clinical operations, staffing, and budgets
  • BLS certification (within 14 days of hire)

Required Skills

  • Strong expertise in perioperative services (OR, PACU, surgical workflows)
  • Experience driving OR efficiency, throughput, and utilization metrics
  • Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
  • Leadership in staff development, engagement, and performance management
  • Strong physician relationship management
  • Budgeting, financial management, and operational planning
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Master's degree (MSN, MHA, or related field)
  • Experience with robotic surgery (DaVinci, Mako, Globus systems)
  • Experience leading high-growth or transformation initiatives
  • Strong background in KPI-driven surgical operations

Core Competencies

  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Change management and transformation
  • Clinical excellence and patient safety
  • Team building and staff engagement
  • Financial and operational acumen

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
  • Master's Degree Preferred
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