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Operating Room Leader, ( Manager or Director exp) Sign on bonus+ Relo, M-F
Petersburg, VA
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Position Title: Operating Room RN, Leader, Director of Surgical Services

Location: Petersburg, VA ( Offering Relocation + sign on bonus)


Schedule: Full-time • No Weekends


We are seeking an experienced Director of Surgical Services to lead perioperative services in a 140+ bed acute care facility with more than a century of healthcare excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the growth of surgical programs, drive operational excellence, and support a culture of safe, high-quality patient care.

Role Overview

The Director of Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for perioperative operations, including the Operating Room, PACU, Pre/Post, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing. This leader will work collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, nursing staff, and hospital leadership to ensure high standards of patient safety, service, and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of surgical services.
  • Implement evidence-based practices that advance patient safety and the customer experience.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop leaders and staff across perioperative services.
  • Oversee quality improvement programs, regulatory compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
  • Drive service growth strategies including robotics (DaVinci, Mako) and expanded surgical specialties.
  • Manage financial performance, staffing, capital equipment planning, and resource utilization.
  • Build strong physician and anesthesia partnerships to position the hospital as the OR of choice in the community.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s preferred.
  • Current RN license in the state of Virginia (or compact license).
  • 3+ years of progressive surgical services leadership experience (Manager or Director level).
  • CNOR and/or CSSM certification preferred.

Department Snapshot

  • 4 ORs, 3 Endoscopy rooms
  • ~70 FTEs with direct leadership support (Manager starting Nov., 3 Clinical Nurse Coordinators).
  • Case volume: 7–26 per day (orthopedics, general, sports medicine, robotics, and expanding GYN).
  • Strong anesthesia partnership and collaborative physician relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 15% Director bonus opportunity
  • Sign-on and relocation bonuses negotiable
  • Comprehensive benefits package


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