Director of Surgical Services

Description & Requirements

The Director of Surgical Services at our Boise hospital is more than a nursing leadership role. It's an opportunity to lead one of the most advanced and high-performing surgical programs in the region. Reporting to the CNO, this strategic role will drive innovation, elevate patient outcomes, and lead a highly skilled team delivering life-changing care every day.


Our Boise surgical services department is a fast-paced, highly complex environment performing 17,000+ procedures annually across a wide range of specialties-from general surgery to highly specialized fields like cardiac, neurosurgery, oncology, robotics, and pediatric trauma.

Oversight includes multi-disciplinary team of 6 direct reports and more than 300 total staff , spanning:

• 21 Operating Rooms
• 1 Surgery Center
• Pre-Op Holding Area (POHA)
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Sterile Processing

At St. Luke's Health System, you'll join a mission-driven organization known for clinical excellence, innovation, and a culture that supports its people. Here, your leadership will directly impact patient lives, staff engagement, and the future of surgical care in Idaho.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSN
• 10 years' relevant experience (ie, progressive leadership responsibility, oversight of complex surgical environments, etc)

• RN license Idaho

What's In It For You

At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.


St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.


*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.