Director of Surgery

At SageWest Health Care , we are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality, family-friendly care available. SageWest Health Care is located in Fremont County, Wyoming, encompassing two hospitals, one in Riverton and one in Lander. Each offers a wide range of healthcare services, including inpatient medical services, emergency room services, surgical services,  imaging services, laboratory diagnostic services, primary care, infusion services, and women’s health. 

Sagewest Health Care: Lander/Riverton, WY

Director of Surgery/OR

Director of Surgery

Job Summary

The Director-Surgery is responsible for the overall management and leadership of surgical services, including Ambulatory Surgery, Operating Room, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Director ensures optimal patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while maintaining a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and financial oversight.

Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership to the surgical services department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain clinical and operational standards
• Oversees budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation for the surgery department
• Manages staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation
• Ensures regulatory compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff to coordinate patient care
• Monitors patient care delivery to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
• Conducts staff meetings and participates in hospital leadership committees
• Responds to emergencies and provides guidance during critical situations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in perioperative nursing and surgical services
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in a surgical or ambulatory care setting required
• Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience preferred