Director of Surgical Services

Location: San Jose,

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Days, Rotating Weekends

Status: Permanent

Why This Role Will Define Your Career

This is not just a Director role — this is a legacy-building opportunity. Imagine leading surgical services at a 388-bed Silicon Valley hospital equipped with 12 operating rooms, a world-class robotics program, and key service lines spanning General Surgery, Spine, Ortho, Open Heart, and Neurosurgery. You will oversee a high-performing team of 50–55 FTEs, report directly to the VP of Surgical Services, and have the full support of 1 dedicated manager — giving you the bandwidth to lead strategically, not just operationally.

This facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology, a Joint Commission Accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and one of only 3 hospitals in the United States to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The bar here is high — and that is exactly what makes it exciting.

The Robotics Program Alone Will Impress You

• 2 Globus Systems
• 2 Mako Systems
• 1 Rosa System
• 4 da Vinci Systems (2 Xi, 1 DV5, 1 SP)

What You'll Do

As Director of Surgical Services, you will provide visionary leadership across quality, service, people, growth, and finance. Your core responsibilities include cultivating a superior clinical identity by implementing evidence-based practices that advance patient safety and quality outcomes, ensuring adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards while driving a culture of accountability and transparency, overseeing efficient patient throughput, volume forecasting, and care coordination across the OR, directing nursing practice and developing policies and standards that meet the needs of patients and families, driving exceptional patient experience through strategic leadership and evidence-based service initiatives, attracting, developing, and retaining top surgical talent while fostering a culture of engagement and recognition, collaborating with physicians and administrative leadership to enhance existing services and develop new service lines, participating in budget planning and monitoring departmental performance against financial targets, and managing labor effectively including scheduling, productivity, and premium pay utilization.

What's In It For You

• Salary range: based on years of experience
• Incentive bonus of up to 17.5%
• Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• A seat at the table in one of Silicon Valley's most respected hospital systems

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree strongly preferred
• Active RN license in the state of California
• 1+ years of recent Director or strong managerial leadership experience in Surgical Services
• 3+ years of applicable Surgical Services clinical experience
• Demonstrated expertise in OR operations, quality improvement, budget management, and team leadership

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