Job Details

Administrative Director, Surgical Services - South Central Texas

The Opportunity

A well-established, multi-facility health system in South Texas is seeking an experienced Administrative Director to lead Surgical Services. This system has served its community for well over a century and includes multiple full-service hospitals, a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, and a broad network of ambulatory and specialty care services. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-oriented nursing leader who wants to drive operational excellence, elevate patient outcomes, and build a high-performing surgical services team within a mission-driven organization. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending account options
• Employee assistance and discount programs
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident/critical illness coverage, and long-term care

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience within the OR/Surgical Services setting
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible management experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or a related field preferred
• Current Texas RN license required
• Specialty or administrative certification desired
• Active Basic Life Support certification required at hire; AHA BLS required within 60 days of hire

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage operations, staffing, and budget for assigned surgical services departments on a 24/7 basis
• Set department goals aligned with overall organizational strategy and drive achievement of quality and performance outcomes
• Recruit, develop, and lead department staff, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and low turnover
• Partner closely with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams to support timely, effective patient care decisions
• Use data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, redesign workflows, and reduce risk
• Champion a strong culture of service excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous performance improvement



Apply for Consideration

Apply now and reach out to Ina Phillip, the trusted advisor managing this exciting search! iphillip@ariteam.com | 770-433-2220 calls/texts

Job ID: 288649