Manager of Surgical Services - MSS 25-34769
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Manager of Surgical Services
Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Days
Compensation: From: $95,000/yr
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manager of Surgical Services to provide leadership and operational oversight for surgical patient care areas within an acute care hospital setting.
This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, maintaining compliance with clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and driving operational efficiency and service excellence. The Manager will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes and departmental performance.
This position includes 24/7 accountability for assigned surgical services departments.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical & Operational Leadership
- Provide leadership and accountability for safe, high-quality patient care delivery
- Ensure nursing standards, policies, and procedures comply with regulatory and legal requirements
- Oversee 24/7 operations of surgical services departments
- Maintain appropriate staffing, equipment, and supply levels
Patient Care Coordination
- Promote continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration
- Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and care teams
- Coordinate patient care activities across departments
Quality & Performance Improvement
- Develop and implement programs to monitor and improve quality outcomes
- Support hospital-wide initiatives related to:
- Patient safety
- Core measures
- Service excellence
- Participate in patient rounding and proactively address patient needs
Culture & Patient Experience
- Foster a patient-centered, healing environment
- Promote teamwork, flexibility, and staff engagement
- Support initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and experience
Department Overview
- 10 Main Operating Rooms (ORs)
- 2 Cardiovascular Operating Rooms (CVORs)
- Average surgical volume: ~25 cases per day
- Oversees approximately 62 FTEs
- No additional departments under this role
Required QualificationsEducation
- Associate Degree (required)
Licensure & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (required; must obtain within 30 days of hire)
Experience
- Minimum 3+ years of recent Acute Care Operating Room leadership experience (required)
- Experience must be within the past year
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- High-energy and results-driven
- A strong team player and collaborator
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Experienced in Operating Room leadership within acute care settings
- Skilled in managing surgical operations, staff performance, and patient-centered care
Benefits OverviewHealth & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription drug and behavioral health benefits
- Telemedicine services
- Air medical transportation support
Financial & Retirement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental insurance options
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.