Director of Surgical Services

Oklahoma Center for Orthopaedic & Multi-Specialty Surgery (OCOM) | Oklahoma City, OK

Every Day Giving Excellence

"Each Patient, Each Family, Each & Every Time"

Position Summary

• Operating Rooms (North and South Campuses)
• Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
• Intra-Operative Radiology
• Endoscopy Services
• Pain Management Services

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all Surgical Services departments.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations, case scheduling, room utilization, and resource management.
• Collaborate with physicians, administration, and clinical leaders to support service excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, maintenance, and replacement planning.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges impacting the delivery of surgical services.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing clinical and support staff.
• Oversee employee onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and annual performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Support the professional growth and leadership development of managers and team members.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives and monitor quality outcomes.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.

Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of labor, supplies, equipment, and departmental resources.
• Analyze budget variances and implement strategies to achieve financial goals while maintaining quality care.

Patient & Physician Experience

• Build strong relationships with surgeons and procedural providers.
• Ensure physician needs are addressed through effective communication and operational support.
• Promote exceptional service standards for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Progressive leadership experience in Surgical Services and perioperative operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical staff, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of operating room workflow, sterile processing, and surgical services operations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• CNOR, CSSM, or other relevant leadership/perioperative certifications preferred.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or specialty surgical hospital environment.

Why Join OCOM?

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off and personal days
• Seven paid holidays
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tuition and license reimbursement programs
• Company-paid Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage
• Optional Short-Term Disability coverage
• Employee discount programs on travel, shopping, childcare, and more
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Weekends and holidays off