Your experience matters
Raleigh General Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Director, Surgical Services , you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our Team
The Surgical Services Department at Raleigh General Hospital is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality perioperative care across the full surgical continuum. Encompasses the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, and Pre/Post-Operative Services, supporting a broad range of specialties including Vascular, General Surgery, and Orthopedics. Our Surgical Services operates eight main OR suites and five outpatient surgical rooms, supporting both inpatient and outpatient procedures with efficiency and safety. Across all service areas, approximately 90 full-time equivalents (FTEs) deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
How you'll contribute
- Provides leadership and operational oversight for Main OR, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, Pre/Post, and Endoscopy.
- Monitors key performance metrics, including case volume, turnover time, block utilization, and on-time starts.
- Drives OR efficiency initiatives to improve throughput and reduce delays.
- Ensures compliance with hospital policies, CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory standards.
- Manages departmental staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high-quality care.
- Develops and manages operating and capital budgets while ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff to enhance communication and operational performance.
- Leads quality-improvement initiatives and promotes evidence-based perioperative practice.
- Recruits, mentors, and develops perioperative nursing staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Oversees ongoing staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.
Schedule: This leadership position is full-time, Exempt, and benefited position.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current WV RN license (or eligible for licensure).
- 5-7 years of perioperative nursing experience, including OR leadership or management roles.
- Strong knowledge of perioperative standards (AORN, ASPAN) and regulatory requirements (CMS, Joint Commission).
- Demonstrated experience managing surgical services metrics, including block utilization, turnover time, on-time starts, and throughput.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and build effective relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers.
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in surgical or acute care settings.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and implement performance-improvement initiatives.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (or obtained within a defined timeframe)
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 for full-time andpart-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
More about Raleigh General Hospital
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Raleigh General Hospital is a 300 bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.
Raleigh General Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
