Demo

Director of Surgical Services

Retail Options
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/16/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Surgical Services position at Retail Options?

Memphis, Tennessee

$130,000 to $160,000 Full Benefits Paid Relocation Available SIGNING BONUS

The RN Director of Surgical Services will be a key clinical leader, responsible for the operational and strategic oversight of all nursing and designated patient care functions within Surgical Services and Cardiovascular Services across the hospital. Reporting to a senior executive (CNO or Administrative Director), this role carries 24/7 accountability for the assigned areas.

The Director is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and appropriate nursing care, maintaining staff competency, and managing resources effectively across multiple surgical units.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Operating Room (OR) and Cardiovascular Services.
  • Assume 24/7 accountability for all clinical and administrative functions within the service lines.
  • Lead efforts in the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice, promoting evidence-based care.
  • Efficiently manage human resources (staffing, scheduling, performance), fiscal resources (budgeting), and material resources.
  • Serve as a strong role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
  • Maintain effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with physicians, staff, and executive leadership.
  • Perform all related duties to support the hospital's operational and quality goals.

Qualifications

Required

  • Experience: Current nursing experience combined with a minimum of 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital setting at a manager or director-level position.
    • Experience note: Candidates should possess at least 3 years of hospital OR/Surgical Services experience.
  • Education: Associate degree from an accredited nursing school combined with a bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Certifications/Licensure:
    • Active and current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (Tennessee/Compact State).
    • BLS Certification required upon hire.
    • ACLS required within 3 months of hire (relevant to OR, PACU, Cath Lab, Same Day Surgery).
Preferred

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing (BSN/MSN).
  • Skills: Demonstrated success in hospital operational management and team leadership.

Salary.com Estimation for Director of Surgical Services in Memphis, TN
$215,254 to $402,677
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Director of Surgical Services?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Surgical Services career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$84,786 - $108,350
Income Estimation: 
$108,128 - $141,423
Income Estimation: 
$146,380 - $189,902
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Retail Options

  • Retail Options Fairbanks, AK
  • Job Summary We’re seeking a Physician Assistant or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient psychiatry practice. We offer a great salary and... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Retail Options Los Lunas, NM
  • Job Summary Implements, with minimal supervision, high quality physical therapy services for patients, caregivers and facilities in accordance with the pri... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Retail Options El Dorado, AR
  • Controls/ Automation Engineer job opportunity for expanding chemical client; offering excellent salary, bonus, benefits, and relocation package. Responsibi... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Retail Options Bend, OR
  • Job Summary We’re seeking a Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient psychiatry practice. We offer a great salary and b... more
  • 8 Months Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Surgical Services jobs in the Memphis, TN area that may be a better fit.

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!