When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Description:The Director of Surgical Services provides 24/7 leadership and operational oversight for all surgical service areas, including the Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy, Pre‑Admission Testing, Central Sterile Processing, scheduling, and inventory management. The position reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer.This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant patient care aligned with AORN, AAMI, TJC, and CMS standards. The Director collaborates with senior leadership, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing teams to drive strategic planning, optimize block scheduling and billing practices, and achieve organizational goals related to quality, performance, productivity, and workforce engagement.Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & Department OversightProvide effective leadership for the following departments and roles: Nurse Managers Operating Room, PACU, Endoscopy; Surgical Services Educator; Manager of Central Sterile Processing; Centralized Surgical Services Schedulers; and Senior Clinical Resource for Inventory Management.Ensure the Surgical Services Educator addresses educational needs, including in‑service training for all equipment and products used across departments.Clinical & Regulatory ExpertiseDemonstrate advanced knowledge of perioperative and endoscopy nursing care in alignment with: AORN, ASPN, SGNA standards; AAMI, TJC, CMS regulations and recommendationsSurgeon Communication & Scheduling OptimizationCommunicate weekly with surgeons and schedulers to optimize block time and meet inpatient and outpatient volume goals.Operational OversightOversee and manage: Data analytics and reporting; Productivity and budgeting; Contracts and equipment acquisition; Inventory control; Block scheduling; OR/Endoscopy billing; Business development; Position control; Process improvement
