Director of Surgical Services

Job Description & Requirements

Director of Surgical Services

StartDate: ASAP

Winchester Medical Center, a flagship facility of the Valley Health System, is seeking a dynamic Director to lead and advance its Surgical Services program!

The Position

• The Director of Surgical Services will provide operational and clinical leadership for Surgical Services department, overseeing daily operations, surgery scheduling, staffing allocation, and resource utilization to optimize patient flow and OR efficiency.
• The Director will lead fiscal and operational management efforts, including budgeting, business planning, staffing strategies, and implementation of initiatives that improve operational performance and support surgical volume growth.
• Partners with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care delivery.
• This leader will develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, goals, and standards to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation requirements, and organizational expectations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operational and access-related KPIs, including block utilization, wait times, FCOTs, and TOTs, using data to drive efficiency and performance improvement initiatives.
• The Director will recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff while fostering a collaborative culture focused on accountability, engagement, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Must lead quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives within Surgical Services, driving standardization, operational excellence, and improved patient outcomes.
• Seeking a hands-on leader to collaborate across hospital departments and leadership teams to support seamless patient care coordination, implementation of new technologies, and advancement of strategic organizational initiatives.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field is required.
• Active RN license is required.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in progressive surgical services leadership is required.
  
  
  

The Organization

• Winchester Medical Center (WMC), part of Valley Health, is a nationally recognized, non-profit regional referral center that delivers high-quality care with compassion and excellence. As a Magnet®-designated facility, WMC is distinguished for its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care, earning widespread respect for clinical quality and innovation.
• With 455 licensed beds, Winchester Medical Center serves as the flagship hospital for a six-hospital system, providing advanced medical services to a population of more than 400,000 residents across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.
• The facility offers a comprehensive array of services—including Level II trauma care, advanced heart and vascular treatment, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services—not commonly available outside major academic medical centers.
• WMC is deeply committed to its mission of “Serving Our Community by Improving Health,” reflected in its investments in staff development, cutting-edge technology, and community outreach initiatives. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, the medical center continues to grow as a destination for exceptional care and as an employer of choice in the region.
  
  
  

The Community

• Winchester, Virginia, rests in the Shenandoah Valley near the scenic Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, and is only 1½ hours from Washington, D.C.
• Hikers can access the Appalachian Trail from Winchester, while the Skyline Drive offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
• One piece of trivia – the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester is one of the largest parades in the world.
• Winchester is ranked as one of the best places to live in Virginia. Enjoy a suburban feel, with access to a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and parks, as well as exceptional schools.
  
  
  

Please apply directly and for any further inquiries or referrals, direct them to:

Christine Young

Executive Recruiter

christine.young@amnhealthcare.com

913-752-4532

#BESrecruitment

Facility Location

Home of Shenandoah University, Winchester is located in the northwestern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and has a rich cultural history dating back to the mid 1600's. History buffs will recognize the city as the home of many canonical events associated with the European settlement of the region, including the French-Indian War, the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Accordingly, there are a wealth of historic buildings, sites and landmarks for the culture seeker to peruse, including Belle Grove Plantation, Abram's Delight, the Hexagon House, and Glen Burnie, among others. Winchester prides itself on its self-proclaimed "classic" restaurants, many of which have weathered the sands of time and exist today as much relics of the past as viable eateries. These restaurants include the iconic Triangle Diner and the Snow White Grille. Sports fans will want to check out the Winchester Royals, who play in the Valley Baseball League.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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