Nurse Director, Surgical Services Ready to own the OR and the Big Sky horizon as the Nurse Director Surgical Services at a leading western Montana hospital where clinical excellence meets adventure‑fueled living. The Nurse Director Surgical Services will step into a high‑trust, high‑impact leadership role within a mission‑driven, patient‑first environment recognized for safety and quality, including a Leapfrog A‑Rated performance. As a Perioperative Nurse Director, you will have access to robust resources for evidence‑based practice, real‑time quality dashboards, streamlined EHR workflows, and ongoing investments in new technology to elevate outcomes and team efficiency. The department spans the full patient journey—pre‑admission testing, pre‑op, intra‑op, PACU, ambulatory surgery, and sterile processing—anchored by a 100+ bed hospital with 5+ ORs, a commitment to new technology, a Leapfrog A‑Rated safety culture, and a collaborative, full RN staff dedicated to exceptional care and on‑time, high‑reliability operations across service lines. Key Responsibilities The Nurse Director Surgical Services will report to a senior nursing executive and partner closely with surgical and anesthesia leadership. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting and capital planning, surgeon alignment and block optimization, throughput and turnover improvements, preference card and supply chain stewardship, regulatory readiness (TJC/CMS/AORN/ASPAN), infection prevention metrics, and continuous improvement. You will lead friendly nurses and a diverse, interprofessional team of technologists, APPs, and allied health colleagues who value teamwork and psychological safety. Professional Environment Western Montana offers four‑season outdoor pursuits like hiking, skiing, fly‑fishing, rafting, and biking, a vibrant calendar of concerts and festivals, farm‑to‑table cuisine and craft breweries, a growing job market with entrepreneurial energy, varied housing options, strong schools, reliable healthcare, excellent parks, clean air, and a generally safe and friendly community vibe. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary with performance incentives, potential relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage; retirement with employer match; generous paid time off; tuition assistance; paid CEUs and conference support; life and disability coverage; wellness and mental health resources; and additional perks designed to support long‑term career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr