Director of Surgical Services

Director of Surgical Services —lead perioperative excellence at a high-performing Eastern New York hospital and energize a top-tier OR team with innovation, heart, and results .

The Director of Surgical Services opportunity is ideal for a transformational perioperative leader ready to elevate outcomes at a hospital known for clinical quality, where recognized nursing excellence, a Magnet-style culture, and a patient-first mission are paired with strong PR momentum, trusted brand reputation, and investment in clinician wellbeing. As an Director of Surgical Services, expect access to cutting-edge technology such as robotics, advanced imaging, and AI-assisted decision support, a robust research and clinical trials ecosystem, evidence-based practice resources, and shared governance that accelerates high-acuity skill growth, career mobility, and professional impact across the operating room and perioperative continuum.

The Director of Surgical Services will guide an integrated surgery platform across the surgery service line and inpatient operating room, and the hospital is a hospital known for its strong reputation in surgical care, patient satisfaction, and clinical quality. As the Director of Surgical Services, you’ll oversee a comprehensive perioperative program, including operating room, pre-op, PACU, and procedural services, with the opportunity to drive strategic growth, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes. This healthcare organization is recognized for its commitment to patient-centered care, advanced surgical technology, and collaborative physician relationships, creating an ideal environment for an innovative leader. This Director of Surgical Services role provides significant visibility with executive leadership, the ability to shape the future of surgical services, and the opportunity to develop high-performing teams in a culture focused on excellence. Within surgical services and the OR, the Director of Surgical Services will champion best practices in inpatient surgery, streamline throughput, elevate block utilization, and advance perioperative analytics that power real-time quality improvement.

The Director of Surgery will report to the Chief Nursing Officer with strong dyad partnerships across the Chair of Surgery, Anesthesiology leadership, and Sterile Processing, supported by experienced nurse managers, clinical educators, charge RNs, and business analysts. As an Intra-operative Nurse Director, core responsibilities include strategic planning, budget stewardship, capital planning, accreditation readiness, infection prevention alignment, policy development, preference card optimization, and performance improvements that boost patient experience, staff engagement, and safety. In this role, the Operating Room Nurse Director will coach friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team—including surgeons, anesthesia colleagues, perioperative RNs, surgical technologists, informaticists, case management, PT/OT, pharmacy, and supply chain—to deliver consistent, evidence-based surgical care backed by streamlined EHR workflows, clinical decision support, and transparent dashboards for outcomes and quality metrics.

The Director of Surgical Services will enjoy Eastern New York’s exceptional quality of life, where four-season outdoor adventures span Adirondack hikes, Hudson River kayaking, lakeside summers, and nearby ski resorts, while concerts, festivals, and renowned performing arts venues anchor a thriving cultural scene; as a Director of Surgical Services relocating or commuting, count on a balanced lifestyle with vibrant neighborhoods, historic architecture, farm-to-table cuisine, craft beverages, and diverse community life, supported by strong schools and higher education institutions, robust healthcare access, a resilient job market with growth industries, and a cost of living that offers attractive housing options from urban walkable districts to quiet, family-friendly suburbs; the region’s multimodal transportation—Amtrak access, major interstates, trails, bike lanes, and an international airport—makes travel simple, while clean parks, green spaces, and environmental stewardship enhance wellness; for a Director of Surgical Services seeking safety, inclusivity, entrepreneurship, modern digital infrastructure, and a stable economy with thoughtful future development, Eastern New York delivers convenience, connectivity, and proximity to nature with room to breathe and thrive.

The Nurse Director of Surgical Services will be rewarded with competitive compensation, incentive potential, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition assistance and paid CEUs, certification and differential pay, wellness resources, and relocation support where applicable. To explore this Director of Surgical Services career step in Eastern New York, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today for a confidential conversation and insider details—your next chapter in perioperative leadership starts now .