<p>A well-established acute care facility in Houston, TX is recruiting an experienced Director of Surgical Services to provide executive-level oversight of a high-volume surgical department. This is a full-time, day-shift leadership role with no weekend requirements — a rare combination for a director-level position in a major metropolitan market. The facility places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, patient safety outcomes, and service-line growth, making this an ideal platform for a surgical nursing leader ready to drive meaningful operational and clinical impact.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $116,251 – $164,366 annually</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Day-shift schedule with no weekend obligation</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Director-level authority over the full scope of Surgical Services department operations, staffing, and clinical standards</li> <li>Responsibility for volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning to ensure efficient surgical throughput</li> <li>Oversight of regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and equipment maintenance programs</li> <li>Budget ownership including revenue and expense forecasting, labor management, productivity monitoring, and supply/equipment cost control</li> <li>Interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and administrative leadership to enhance existing service lines and develop new surgical offerings</li> <li>Leadership of staff development, performance coaching, talent acquisition, and employee engagement initiatives</li> <li>Drives patient experience strategy through feedback mechanisms, benchmarking, and evidence-based service improvements</li> <li>Acute care hospital setting in the Houston, TX metropolitan area</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred</li> <li>Active RN licensure in Texas or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical Services leadership experience at the Director level, or equivalent strong Managerial experience in Surgical Services, required</li> <li>Minimum 3 years of clinical experience in Surgical Services required</li> <li>Prior pediatric experience highly preferred; staff-level experience in Pediatrics, Mother/Baby, NICU, or Labor & Delivery is accepted in lieu of surgical peds background</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in budget management, labor productivity, regulatory compliance, and quality outcome improvement</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and one of the most economically dynamic metros in the country, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, no state income tax, and a remarkably diverse cultural and culinary scene. The Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world — anchors a robust healthcare ecosystem that attracts top clinical talent and supports ongoing professional development. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, world-class dining, and easy access to Gulf Coast beaches round out a lifestyle that appeals to a wide range of clinicians and their families.</p>