Manager of Surgical Services - MSS 25-34769

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manager of Surgical Services

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Days

Compensation: From: $95,000/yr

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Surgical Services to provide leadership and operational oversight for surgical patient care areas within an acute care hospital setting.

This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient care , maintaining compliance with clinical, regulatory, and accreditation standards , and driving operational efficiency and service excellence . The Manager will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes and departmental performance .

This position includes 24/7 accountability for assigned surgical services departments.

• Provide leadership and accountability for safe, high-quality patient care delivery
• Ensure nursing standards, policies, and procedures comply with regulatory and legal requirements
• Oversee 24/7 operations of surgical services departments
• Maintain appropriate staffing, equipment, and supply levels

• Promote continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and care teams
• Coordinate patient care activities across departments

• Develop and implement programs to monitor and improve quality outcomes
• Support hospital-wide initiatives related to:
  • Patient safety
  • Core measures
  • Service excellence
• Participate in patient rounding and proactively address patient needs

• Foster a patient-centered, healing environment
• Promote teamwork, flexibility, and staff engagement
• Support initiatives that enhance patient satisfaction and experience

• 10 Main Operating Rooms (ORs)
• 2 Cardiovascular Operating Rooms (CVORs)
• Average surgical volume: ~25 cases per day
• Oversees approximately 62 FTEs
• No additional departments under this role

• Associate Degree (required)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license (required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification (required; must obtain within 30 days of hire)

• Minimum 3+ years of recent Acute Care Operating Room leadership experience (required)
• Experience must be within the past year

The ideal candidate will be:

• High-energy and results-driven
• A strong team player and collaborator
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in Operating Room leadership within acute care settings
• Skilled in managing surgical operations, staff performance, and patient-centered care

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health benefits
• Telemedicine services
• Air medical transportation support

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental insurance options

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.