Director (RN) Surgical Services

Director (RN) Surgical Services
Location: Missoula, MT 59804 (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time


The Director (RN) Surgical Services is responsible for overseeing all surgical services operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and efficient department management. This leadership role includes responsibility for staff supervision, operational performance, and strategic planning within the surgical services department.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations of surgical services, including OR, pre-op, and post-op areas
• Lead, mentor, and manage nursing and clinical staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and resources
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborate with physicians, leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements
• Support staffing, scheduling, and workforce planning
• Maintain high standards of clinical care and operational excellence
Must-Have Skills
• Active or eligible Montana RN license
• 5+ years of Surgical Services nursing experience
• Leadership experience at Manager or Director level
• Strong clinical and operational knowledge
Required Skills
• Surgical services operations management
• Staff leadership and performance management
• Budgeting and financial oversight
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
• Master's degree (MSN, MHA, or MBA)
• BLS certification upon hire
• PALS and ACLS within 6 months
Industry Experience
• Acute care hospital / surgical services required
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Advanced degree preferred
Additional Notes
• Senior leadership role within surgical services
• Strong focus on patient safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Onsite role in Missoula, MT
Recruiter Submission Template -

Full Name:
Degree (BSN/MSN/MBA) - University and Completion Year:
RN License (State & Status):
Total Nursing Experience (Years):
Total Surgical Services Experience (Years):
Leadership Experience (Manager/Director - Years & details):
Experience managing Surgical Services (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience with Budgeting & Operations (Yes/No - brief details):
Experience with Regulatory Compliance & Quality (Yes/No - brief details):
Certifications (BLS / ACLS / PALS - details):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Willingness to relocate/work onsite in Missoula, MT (Yes/No):