Director of Surgical Services - DSSJM

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of Surgical Services

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Permanent
Shift: Full-Time – Days – No Weekends

Facility Overview

A large, nationally recognized hospital in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical division.

This Level II Trauma Center is the largest acute care facility in the state and offers advanced specialty programs including adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, burn and trauma services, orthopedics, and urology. The hospital maintains a high-volume surgical program with significant emergency and transfer activity.

Department Overview

• 23 Operating Rooms

• 18,000+ surgical cases annually (60–80 cases per day)

• ~45% of surgeries originate through the Emergency Department

• 30+ transfers daily from outreach facilities

• Oversight includes:

  • OR

  • CVOR

  • Anesthesia Technicians

  • Endoscopy

  • Sterile Processing (SPD)

  • OR Environmental Services

Leadership Scope:

• 3 Managers (direct reports)

• 167 FTEs

• Reports to: VP of Surgical Services & COO

Position Summary

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of overall department operations, staffing, budgeting, and strategic growth.

This executive leader fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence while driving quality improvement, financial stewardship, service excellence, and strategic expansion of surgical programs.

ResponsibilitiesQuality

• Implement evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards

• Standardize clinical practice to improve efficiency and reduce variation

• Oversee equipment maintenance and compliance standards

• Direct nursing practice and surgical unit operations

• Optimize patient throughput and care coordination

Service

• Lead initiatives to enhance patient experience and satisfaction

• Monitor performance metrics and implement strategies to elevate service excellence

• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care delivery

People

• Build and maintain a high-performing surgical leadership team

• Support employee engagement, coaching, and development

• Ensure appropriate staffing and talent management

• Promote a culture aligned with mission, vision, and values

Growth

• Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand service lines

• Identify new program development opportunities

• Support outreach and transfer growth initiatives

Finance

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and expense management

• Monitor productivity, labor management, and premium pay utilization

• Identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality

• Ensure effective supply and equipment utilization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required)

• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

• Minimum 1+ year of recent acute care Director of Surgical Services experience (Required)

• Minimum 3+ years of applicable acute care Surgical Services leadership experience (Required)

• Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $123,448 – $185,182 (Based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Case-by-case basis

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

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.