Director - Surgical Services - DSSJM

Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Director – Surgical Services Location: Las Vegas, NV Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days | No Weekends Position Overview A large acute-care hospital in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across surgical departments. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of clinical operations, staffing, quality initiatives, financial performance, and service growth. The Director fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Key Responsibilities Quality & Clinical Excellence Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical effectiveness Ensure adherence to standards of care, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines Monitor clinical practice variation to improve efficiency, outcomes, and cost control Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures aligned with legal and regulatory standards Ensure regular equipment maintenance and compliance with accreditation requirements Optimize patient throughput through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and ensure appropriate clinical competencies across teams Direct nursing practice and surgical unit operations, ensuring patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated Service & Patient Experience Provide leadership in delivering an exceptional and consistent patient experience Utilize patient and customer feedback to identify opportunities for service improvement Develop and execute strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes Collaborate with patient experience leaders and subject matter experts to implement best practices People & Leadership Foster a culture aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives Identify training and professional development needs; provide coaching and performance feedback Build and sustain a high-performing, talent-driven surgical services team Growth & Strategic Development Partner with physicians and executive leadership to expand or enhance surgical service lines Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and market differentiation Support outreach initiatives and service expansion strategies to increase surgical volume Financial & Operational Management Participate in annual budgeting, including staffing, equipment, and supply planning Monitor departmental financial performance; analyze trends and variances Implement strategies to address budget gaps and improve financial outcomes Ensure effective labor management, including staffing optimization, productivity, and premium pay control Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality of care Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned Adhere to organizational Code of Conduct and Mission & Values Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) – Required Master’s Degree – Preferred Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Director of Surgical Services in an acute-care setting – Required Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience in acute-care Surgical Services – Required Operational Scope Reports to senior executive leadership (VP-level) Oversight of: Operating Rooms (OR) Cardiovascular OR (CVOR) Anesthesia Technicians Endoscopy Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Environmental Services (OR-specific) Direct leadership of: 3 Managers Approximately 160 FTEs Program Overview 20 Operating Rooms 18,000 surgical cases annually (60–80 cases/day) Comprehensive surgical services including: Adult & Pediatric Surgery Adult & Pediatric Cardiac Programs Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Burn, and Urology High-volume emergency-driven surgical caseload Robust regional outreach and transfer program For more details contact at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.

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