Director of Surgical Services
Job Description
Lead Surgical Excellence in a High-Acuity Regional Medical Center
Director of Surgical Services – Acute Care Hospital
Redding, California Area

A Leadership Opportunity to Shape the Future of Surgical Services

Many surgical leadership roles focus primarily on maintaining operations. This opportunity offers something more meaningful: the chance to lead a dynamic surgical department within a respected acute care hospital serving Northern California.

A regional medical center in the Redding area is seeking a Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across a comprehensive surgical platform. This role oversees multiple surgical service lines and plays a critical role in advancing quality outcomes, improving efficiency, and supporting continued service line growth.

If you are a strong perioperative leader who understands both clinical excellence and operational performance, this role offers the opportunity to influence patient care, physician collaboration, and surgical program development at a meaningful scale.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

Comprehensive Surgical Platform
This role oversees a broad range of surgical services including operating rooms, ambulatory surgery, post-anesthesia care, robotic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and sterile processing. The scope of responsibility offers a unique opportunity to lead across multiple surgical disciplines within a coordinated care environment.

Strategic Leadership Impact
This position plays a key role in shaping surgical strategy, improving operating room efficiency, and supporting hospital-wide patient safety initiatives. The Director will work closely with physicians, anesthesia leadership, and hospital executives to strengthen surgical operations and patient outcomes.

Advanced Surgical Programs
The hospital supports advanced surgical capabilities including robotic surgery and cardiovascular services, creating opportunities to participate in technology adoption, capital planning, and program growth.

Strong Health System Support
As part of a national healthcare system, the hospital offers leadership development opportunities, operational resources, and potential career mobility within a larger network of hospitals.

Northern California Lifestyle
Located in Northern California, the Redding area offers access to outdoor recreation, scenic natural landscapes, and a welcoming community environment. The region provides a balance between professional opportunity and lifestyle quality.

What You’ll Lead

Surgical Operations & Clinical Excellence
Provide administrative and clinical leadership for inpatient and outpatient surgical services
Oversee operating rooms, ambulatory surgery, PACU, robotic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and sterile processing
Ensure safe, efficient surgical care delivery across all procedural environments
Monitor surgical throughput, case flow, and operational efficiency
Support patient-centered surgical care and strong clinical outcomes

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements
Monitor surgical quality indicators, patient safety metrics, and infection prevention initiatives
Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives
Maintain high standards of surgical documentation and compliance

Operational & Financial Management
Oversee department budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation
Develop staffing models to support efficient surgical scheduling and patient throughput
Monitor key performance indicators and operational benchmarks
Participate in capital planning and evaluation of surgical technology investments

Physician & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and medical staff leadership
Support physician engagement and service line development initiatives
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration between surgical services and hospital departments
Serve as a liaison between surgical services and executive leadership

Staff Leadership & Development
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention of perioperative staff
Mentor nursing leaders and support professional development across the surgical team
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Support leadership development within the perioperative department

Who the Organization Is Seeking

You Must Bring

✓ Active RN License – Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license
✓ Surgical Services Experience – Minimum two years of surgical nursing experience in an acute-care hospital environment
✓ Leadership Experience – At least two years of supervisory or management experience
✓ Operational Knowledge – Understanding of surgical operations, staffing models, and departmental management
✓ Quality & Compliance Expertise – Familiarity with regulatory standards and patient safety initiatives within surgical services

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
CNOR certification
Experience overseeing complex surgical departments in acute-care hospitals
Strong experience working with surgeons and anesthesia leadership
Background in quality improvement and surgical efficiency initiatives

What This Role Demands

Strategic Leadership
The Director must balance clinical excellence with operational performance while guiding surgical services toward long-term growth and sustainability.

Operational Expertise
This position requires strong understanding of perioperative operations, including scheduling, staffing, throughput management, and resource planning.

Physician Partnership
Success in this role depends on the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons and anesthesia providers to align clinical goals and operational performance.

Executive Communication
The Director will regularly communicate with hospital leadership, presenting data, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.

What We Offer in Return

Competitive Compensation
$130,000 – $170,000 annually based on experience
Full-time exempt leadership position

Relocation Support
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Life and disability insurance coverage

Professional Growth

Leadership opportunities within a national healthcare system
Exposure to advanced surgical programs and technologies
Career mobility and executive development potential

The Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for:

Experienced perioperative leaders seeking department-level leadership
Nurse leaders who excel in high-acuity hospital environments
Professionals who enjoy working closely with surgeons and executive leadership
Leaders focused on quality improvement, efficiency, and patient safety

This role may not be ideal for:

Clinicians seeking non-leadership or individual contributor roles
Leaders who prefer smaller procedural environments with limited operational complexity
Professionals uninterested in operational, financial, and strategic responsibilities

Ready to Lead a High-Impact Surgical Department?

This is an opportunity to lead a comprehensive surgical services department within a respected regional medical center, shaping surgical care delivery and operational performance.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and executives to advance surgical quality, support program growth, and ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

If you are a surgical services leader ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers the scale, support, and strategic influence needed to make a lasting impact.