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Job Description
Director of Surgical Operations Gateway Regional Medical Center |
Granite City, IL Pay Range:
$124,675.81 - $187,013.71 annually Lead Surgical Excellence. Build High-Performing Teams. Drive Meaningful Outcomes. At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe exceptional surgical care starts with exceptional leadership. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven Director of Surgical Operations to lead and elevate our perioperative services. This role is responsible for the overall operational, clinical, and financial performance of surgical services while fostering a culture centered on patient safety, accountability, physician partnership, and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact-leading teams, optimizing surgical operations, improving patient access, and helping shape the future of surgical services within a growing hospital environment. What You'll Lead Provide 24/7 operational and strategic leadership for perioperative and surgical services Oversee day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, throughput, and resource utilization Partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and executive leadership to drive surgical excellence Improve key performance indicators including: First-case on-time starts Room utilization Turnover times Case volume growth Quality and patient experience metrics Develop and execute operational strategies to improve efficiency, patient access, and service delivery Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards including CMS, TJC, OSHA, and state requirements Lead departmental budgeting, labor management, productivity, and fiscal stewardship Champion quality improvement initiatives and leverage data to support decision-making Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop a highly engaged perioperative team Support growth initiatives and identify opportunities to expand surgical services What You Bring Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing Minimum of 3 years of operating room experience Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience in perioperative or surgical services Current BLS certification Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field Experience leading surgical operations within an acute care hospital environment Strong understanding of surgical scheduling, staffing models, and operational performance metrics Demonstrated success leading change, improving engagement, and delivering measurable results Certifications ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire Why Gateway Regional Medical Center? At Gateway Regional Medical Center, you'll join a mission-driven team committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community.
We offer:
Competitive compensation Leadership visibility and influence Opportunity to shape surgical strategy and operations Collaborative physician and interdisciplinary partnerships Professional growth and development A culture focused on quality, innovation, and patient-centered care The Opportunity This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys balancing strategy with operations, developing teams, solving complex challenges, and creating an exceptional experience for patients and providers alike. If you are ready to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact across surgical services-we encourage you to apply today.
