Executive Director of Outpatient Surgery

At Snoqualmie Valley Health,#we#re#not just in the business of healthcare;#we#re#in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well.#Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members#who#will#build trust,#obsess over excellence, lead innovation,#and#deepen connections#within our community.#We are guided by our core values, and#we#re#looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.## Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job#it#s#an opportunity to be part of something bigger.# JOB TITLE:#Director of Outpatient Surgery# POSITION SUMMARY:# The#Director#of#Outpatient Surgery#presents an exciting opportunity to play a#key#role in#opening the new HUB#Surgery Center#as part of the Snoqualmie HUB project. This role#will actively contribute to designing and implementing workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations from day one. This is a rare chance to help build a surgical program from the ground alongside a highly engaged clinical and#administrative team.# This role will#provide operational and strategic leadership for outpatient surgical services at Snoqualmie Valley Health. This role oversees all aspects of ambulatory surgical care, including pre-operative services, intraoperative support, post-anesthesia care, and related procedural areas.#The role will report#to the Chief Nursing Executive#(CNE)#and#will#work in partnership with the#Outpatient Surgery#Medical Director, assuming responsibility for directing, managing, and coordinating all aspects of the#Outpatient Surgery Center. The#Director#will#collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and hospital#administration to ensure safe, efficient,#high quality#surgical services while supporting program sustainability, regulatory compliance, and enhanced community access to care.# ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:# Clinical # Operational Leadership# Provide day-to-day leadership for outpatient surgical services, including staffing, scheduling,#patient flow, and case coordination# Maintain an active presence in clinical operations, providing support and coverage as needed# Ensure efficient use of#resources while#maintaining#high standards#of patient care# Develop, implement, and#maintain#policies and procedures#appropriate for#a CAH setting# Quality, Safety # Regulatory Compliance# Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, CAH regulations, state licensing, and accreditation standards# Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and infection prevention efforts within outpatient surgery# Monitor clinical outcomes, patient experience, and performance metrics# Investigate incidents, near misses, and patient concerns and implement corrective actions# Physician # Anesthesia Collaboration# Build and#maintain#strong working relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and procedural staff# Support block scheduling, case prioritization, and flexible scheduling models typical of CAH environments# Serve as a liaison between medical staff and hospital leadership for outpatient surgical services# Staffing # Workforce Management# Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise outpatient surgery staff, often across multiple roles# Promote cross-training and competency to support staffing flexibility and coverage# Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and corrective action as needed# Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and engagement# Financial # Resource Stewardship# Manage departmental budgets with a focus on cost control, productivity, and sustainability# Oversee supply#utilization, inventory management, and vendor relationships# Support capital planning for equipment replacement and limited expansions# Collaborate with Materials Management and Finance to ensure fiscal responsibility# Program Sustainability # Growth# Evaluate service mix and case volume to support financial and clinical viability# Identify#opportunities to expand or#retain#services locally to reduce patient outmigration# Support recruitment and retention of surgeons and anesthesia providers# Participate in planning for facility upgrades, equipment needs, or limited expansions# Interdisciplinary Collaboration# Collaborate closely with Nursing, Sterile Processing, Materials Management, Quality, Infection Prevention,#Clinics,#and Facilities# Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement initiatives, and leadership meetings# Serve as a visible, approachable leader within a small, team-oriented organization# Education# Bachelor#s degree in nursing#or related healthcare field (required)# Master#s degree in nursing, Healthcare#Administration, or related field (preferred)# Licensure # Certification# Current RN license in#Washington#(required)# CNOR or other perioperative certification (preferred)# Experience# Minimum of 3#5 years of leadership experience in perioperative or surgical services# Experience running#Multispecialty#3-4 room Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)# Experience in Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare setting preferred# Demonstrated experience with CMS compliance, staffing flexibility, and resource-limited operations# Skills # Abilities# Hands-on, adaptable leadership style suited to a small hospital environment# Strong clinical judgment and operational problem-solving skills# Ability to balance regulatory requirements with practical operations# Excellent communication and relationship-building skills# Physical Demands# Ability to move throughout surgical and clinical areas# Ability to#assist#with patient care or equipment positioning as needed# Ability to respond quickly to emergencies# Work Environment# Critical Access Hospital outpatient surgical department# Variable schedule based on surgical volume and staffing needs# OTHER DUTIES:#Please note this job description is not designed to cover or#contain#a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are#required of#the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.# BENEFITS:#We believe in taking care of those who take care of our community.#We#re#proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts your health and well-being first. With our flexible medical plan,#you#ll#have access to multiple in-network tiers, including top-quality care from Snoqualmie Valley Health, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers.#The best part?#Anyone#covered under#our plan#can receive care at SVH at no cost!#It#s#all about giving you the options and support you need to experience life#s great adventures.## Medical# Dental# Vision# Pharmacy# Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)# Life and AD#D## Retirement Plan# Employee Assistance Program (EAP)# Flexible Spending Account (FSA)# Travel Assistance # ID Theft Protection## Pet Insurance# Other#Voluntary Benefits## Benefit#Eligibility Requirements#-#Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.# Employee Dependents#-#Your legal spouse or domestic partner; dependent children until age 26.# Waiting Period#-#1st of the month from#the#date of hire.# PLEASE NOTE:# The flu shot (during flu season) are#required#for employment, with exemptions available for valid medical or religious reasons.# Snoqualmie Valley Health is a drug-free workplace. We complete drug screenings as#part#of our onboarding process.#

Salary : $155,000 - $240,000