Director Surgical Services - Houston, TX - Direct Hire/ Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director Surgical Services
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Bonus: Up to 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis

Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking Director Surgical Services for an exciting Direct Hire opportunity in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Surgical Services and perioperative operations.

• Drive evidence-based clinical practices that improve patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational performance.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

• Oversee patient flow, throughput, care coordination, and daily departmental operations.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Lead initiatives focused on patient satisfaction and service excellence.

• Utilize patient feedback and performance metrics to improve care delivery.

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing surgical services team.

• Recruit, retain, and support professional development of nursing and surgical staff.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with physicians and executive leadership to support service line growth and strategic initiatives.

• Participate in budget planning, staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation.

• Monitor departmental productivity, financial performance, and operational metrics.

• Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings while maintaining quality patient care.

• Support program expansion and organizational growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License required.

• Minimum 1 year of recent Director-level Surgical Services leadership experience OR strong Surgical Services management experience required.

• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Services clinical experience required.

• Strong knowledge of perioperative operations, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary surgical services teams.

• Strong financial management, budgeting, and operational planning skills.

• Experience with staffing, productivity management, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to lead strategic growth and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or a Healthcare-related field preferred.

• Pediatric experience at the staff or leadership level preferred.

• Experience in Pediatrics, Mother-Baby, NICU, or Labor & Delivery settings preferred.

• Experience supporting specialty surgical programs and service line expansion initiatives preferred.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission 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.