Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Services - Director

Wilson Medical Center

Job Location Type: In-person

Shift: Day

Commitment Bonus: $15,000

Your experience matters At Wilson Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. As a member of our leadership team, you will play a vital role in advancing patient care and supporting our mission of making communities healthier®.

More about our team The Perioperative Services Department includes the Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Same Day Surgery (SDS). Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care across the perioperative continuum. The Director of Perioperative Services provides leadership and operational oversight for these departments, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and physician satisfaction.

How you'll contribute A Director, Surgical Services who excels in this role:

Provides strategic and operational leadership for OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery departments.

Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Develops and monitors departmental goals, budgets, productivity, and performance metrics.

Leads recruitment, retention, coaching, and development of perioperative staff.

Partners with physicians and hospital leadership to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.

Implements quality improvement initiatives and workflow enhancements.

Oversees staffing plans, scheduling, and resource utilization.

Maintains compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Promotes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Serves as a leader and resource for clinical and operational excellence across surgical services.

Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to meet your needs.

Financial Protection & PTO : Life insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth : Tuition assistance, certification support, student loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match.

Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness resources, including employee assistance programs and discount programs.

Professional Development : Leadership development, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.

Tuition Reimbursement : Available for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What we're looking for – an experienced healthcare leader with a strong background in perioperative services, operational excellence, and team development. Applicants should possess an active RN license and meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Minimum of five (5) years of Operating Room experience required.

Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required.

Current North Carolina RN License or Compact RN License required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Strong experience with budgeting, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

EEOC Statement "Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.