OR Director Skills/Experience Required: • Bachelor's degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; master's degree preferred. • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or applicable clinical licensure. • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, quality improvement, and patient safety standards. • At least 2 years of relevant leadership position experience. • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment. Duties and Responsibilities • Leadership and Management: Provide visionary leadership to the surgical department, overseeing surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support staff. Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. • Operational Oversight: Manage the daily operations of the surgical department, including surgery scheduling, staff allocation, and resource management to ensure optimal patient flow and surgical suite utilization. • Patient Safety and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous protocols and quality assurance programs to uphold patient safety, minimize surgical errors, and enhance surgical outcomes. • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and execute strategic plans, goals, and initiatives for the surgical department, aligning with the overall healthcare organization's mission. • Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitor expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. • Regulatory Compliance; Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and licensure requirements, maintaining documentation and records as needed. • Performance Improvement Continuously evaluate and improve the quality and efficiency of surgical services through performance metrics, audits, and feedback from surgical teams. • Staff Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop surgical department staff. Foster an environment of professional growth and educational advancement. • Equipment and Technology: Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and utilization of surgical equipment and technology to ensure the highest level of surgical care. • Patient Experience: Collaborate with patient experience teams to enhance the patient journey, improve communication, and address patient concerns related to surgical services.