Nursing Director Surgical Services

Position Summary

Why Join Us?
•    Lead the flagship surgical campus within Abrazo Health and one of Arizona's premier surgical programs.
•    Oversee a high-volume perioperative platform performing nearly 1,000 surgical and endoscopic procedures monthly.
•    Partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and executive leadership to drive innovation and growth.
•    Influence the future of advanced surgical care across the West Valley region.
•    Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with significant impact on clinical, operational, and financial performance.
 

• Provide 24/7 strategic, operational, clinical, financial, and regulatory leadership for Perioperative Services.
• Lead one of the region's largest and most comprehensive surgical departments.
• Ensure exceptional patient outcomes, operational efficiency, surgeon satisfaction, workforce engagement, and sustainable growth.
• Serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team, collaborating with physicians, service line leaders, and executive leadership.
• Drive strategic initiatives focused on growth, capacity management, operating room optimization, and service line expansion.

About the Opportunity

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus serves as the flagship surgical facility within the Abrazo Health network and a destination center for advanced surgical care. The perioperative program includes:

• 13 operating rooms and procedural suites.
• Nearly 1,000 surgical and endoscopic procedures performed each month.
• Advanced neurosurgery programs.
• Cardiothoracic surgery services.
• Orthopedic and joint replacement programs.
• Robotic-assisted surgery.
• Bariatric surgery.
• Urology services.
• Gynecologic surgery.
• Oncology and specialty surgical programs.
• Emerging service line growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all perioperative operations.
• Drive operational excellence, patient safety, and quality outcomes.
• Build and develop high-performing clinical and leadership teams.
• Foster strong surgeon engagement and physician partnerships.
• Optimize OR throughput, scheduling, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Lead financial stewardship, budgeting, and productivity initiatives.
• Advance strategic growth opportunities across established and emerging service lines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Support workforce development, employee engagement, and succession planning.

Ideal Candidate

• Transformational and highly visible healthcare leader.
• Proven success leading large-scale perioperative and surgical services operations.
• Demonstrated experience improving operational, financial, and quality performance.
• Strong track record of physician relationship management and surgeon engagement.
• Strategic mindset with experience driving growth and service line expansion.
• Passion for developing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than an operational leadership position. It is an opportunity to lead one of Arizona's most dynamic and sophisticated perioperative programs while shaping the future of surgical care. The Director, Perioperative Services will play a critical role in advancing clinical excellence, supporting growth initiatives, enhancing surgeon partnerships, and delivering exceptional outcomes for patients across the region.

• Special Skills
  • Minimum Requirements
    • Experience: Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required.
    • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
    • Certifications: Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education: MSN
  • Certifications:  For Wound Care - WOCN

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