Director Surgical Services RN | $165K

Description

Director Surgical Services RN | $165K
Full Time | Perioperative Leadership | Hospital Operations

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Director of Surgical Services in Missoula, Montana.

POSITION OVERVIEW
• Executive nursing leadership opportunity overseeing Surgical Services operations within a 151-bed acute care hospital
• Direct reporting relationship to the Chief Nursing Officer with responsibility for departmental performance, staffing, quality, budgets, and operational excellence
• Lead clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory initiatives supporting perioperative services
• Opportunity to influence strategic growth, patient outcomes, and surgical services performance within a respected regional healthcare organization
• Newly created leadership position offering significant visibility and impact across the organization

COMPENSATION
• Base salary: $120,000-$165,000 annually
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 with receipts

SCHEDULE
• Full-time leadership position
• Monday-Friday leadership schedule
• Occasional weekends and holidays as operational needs require
• 8-hour shifts beginning at 7:00 AM

ROLE
• Direct Surgical Services operations and departmental resources
• Develop and implement departmental goals, standards, and strategic plans
• Oversee patient care delivery, staffing, quality initiatives, and service performance
• Manage hiring, onboarding, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and staff development
• Prepare, monitor, and manage departmental budgets
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with clinical, operational, legal, and regulatory requirements
• Drive departmental performance, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency

ENVIRONMENT
• Community Medical Center
• 151-bed acute care hospital
• Lifepoint Health organization
• Surgical Services leadership team
• Mission-driven healthcare environment focused on community impact

BENEFITS
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid time off and extended illness bank
• Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

ABOUT HEARTLINE STAFFING
Heartline Staffing partners with healthcare organizations nationwide to connect exceptional nursing leaders with opportunities focused on operational excellence, clinical quality, and meaningful patient impact.

Requirements

• Current Montana RN license or eligibility REQUIRED
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 years Surgical Services RN experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 years leadership experience at Manager or Director level REQUIRED
• BLS required upon hire
• PALS required within 6 months of hire
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• Strong operational, financial, staffing, and performance management experience REQUIRED
• MSN, MBA, or Healthcare Administration degree strongly preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many candidates prefer a brief confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.