Director of Surgical Services - Dickson, TN (Full Time, Direct Hire)

Director of Surgical Services - Dickson, TN (Full Time, Direct Hire) NavitasPartners - 4.0 Clarksville, TN Job Details Full-time $98,000 - $157,000 a year 9 hours ago Qualifications OR experience Surgery Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in nursing Acute care

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Director of Surgical Services Location:

Dickson, TN Salary Range:

$98,000 - $157,000 annually (based on experience) Position Overview The Director of Surgical Services provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care across all surgical service lines. This role is responsible for overseeing department operations, staffing, financial performance, and clinical excellence while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Clinical Quality & Compliance Lead the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve patient safety and clinical outcomes Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and legal standards Develop, implement, and enforce policies, procedures, and clinical care standards Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives Oversee proper maintenance and regulatory compliance of surgical equipment Operations & Patient Care Delivery Direct daily operations across Surgical Services, including OR, PACU, Endoscopy, PAT, and Same Day Surgery Optimize patient throughput through efficient scheduling, forecasting, and care coordination Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient acuity and volume Promote strong interdisciplinary collaboration across departments Patient Experience Lead initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and overall experience Leverage patient feedback and benchmarking data to identify improvement opportunities Implement strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality patient interactions Leadership & People Management Build and sustain a high-performing, engaged team culture Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities Lead recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives Ensure alignment with organizational mission, vision, and values Growth & Strategic Development Collaborate with physicians and executive leadership to expand surgical services Identify opportunities for new programs, technologies, and service lines Support initiatives to increase surgical volume and market competitiveness Financial Oversight Lead budget planning, including revenue forecasting, staffing, and capital expenditures Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions as needed Manage labor productivity, scheduling efficiency, and cost control measures Identify and execute cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality care Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (required) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (required) Master's Degree (preferred) Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a leadership role (Director or Manager) within Surgical Services in an acute care setting Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care surgical services For more details contact at or Call / Text at 516-862-1169. About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.