Director of Surgical Services

Description

History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.

Position Summary:

The Operating Room Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and daily operations of the Surgical Services Department. This position provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.

The OR Director oversees surgical services, including preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care, ensuring appropriate staffing, effective resource utilization, and coordination of patient care throughout the surgical experience.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with DNV/NIAHO accreditation standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and other applicable regulatory requirements. The Director promotes a culture of patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.

The OR Director works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and other departments to support efficient surgical scheduling, improve patient throughput, address operational challenges, and enhance the overall patient and provider experience.

As a member of the nursing leadership team, the OR Director is expected to demonstrate strong communication, sound clinical judgment, effective problem-solving, and a commitment to staff development, professional accountability, and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Education:
• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related healthcare leadership field.

Licenses/Certificates:

• CNOR Certificate is preferred;
• Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred;
• Current RN license;
• Current CPR/ BLS certifications;
• Current ACLS

• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably OR nursing.
• 1+ year of leadership experience, preferred.

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.