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Director of Surgical Services

Midwest

Are you a strategic, forward-thinking surgical services leader ready to drive operational excellence and patient care? A respected, award-winning not-for-profit health system in the Midwest is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to oversee and elevate its perioperative departments.

The Opportunity:

In this high-impact role, you'll lead a comprehensive scope of services including the Operating Room, Endoscopy, PACU, Ambulatory Surgery, Pre-Admission Testing, Central Sterile, and more. You'll play a key role in improving surgical throughput, advancing technology, optimizing staffing, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Reporting to the CNO, you’ll also collaborate closely with senior leadership and medical staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing or relevant field required; Master’s preferred
• CNOR preferred
• 5+ years of OR/Surgical Services experience; 2+ years in a Director-level role
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards, technology, process improvement, and financial oversight
• Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills

Why Join?

• Join a nationally recognized health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, and quality care
• Work with a dedicated, mission-driven team in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive pay, great benefits

To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to A------------, or call Alex Nicolov at (720) 735-9738.

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