Director Surgical Services

Director Of Surgical Services

Provides direction for operational and technical aspects for the Surgical Services department, and other applicable procedural areas. Responsible for budget preparation, long range planning, quality activities, performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

Leading a team of 350 plus personnel performing 20,000 surgeries/procedures annually, the Director of Surgical Services is responsible for Perioperative and Surgical teams on United Hospital campus.

Principle Responsibilities

• Designs and implements strategies and initiatives to achieve operational goals and objectives
• Aligns programs and services with the organization's mission, vision, values and strategies
• Partners with physician leaders to assure clinical, financial and operational excellence and growth
• Oversees the implementation of systems and processes to improve operational efficiency and consistency
• Analyzes surgical data and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Partners with physicians and other leadership as needed to establish, plan and execute strategic initiatives

Leadership of staff

• Provide overall program/service direction through development of goals
• Demonstrate program management through measurable clinical outcomes, business plan targets, department budgets and goal achievement
• Design work processes and directs work performance to be in compliance with rules, regulations, accreditation standards
• Create a clear patient-centered vision and direction for departments and areas of responsibility
• Ensure evidence-based systems and processes are present to support best practice outcomes for care delivery/care coordination
• Collaborate with other disciplines in the design, planning, implementation, evaluation and achievement of system patient care outcomes and service/program goals
• Negotiate change and implements process improvement

Department operations

• Lead staffing, resource, and capital allocation to support safe, high‑quality patient care
• Ensure consistent care quality, regulatory compliance, and service excellence
• Optimize workforce skill mix and productivity to meet operational targets
• Drive volume growth, revenue performance, and new business opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Master's degree in nursing, health care administration, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years patient care experience
• 5+ years leadership experience
• Surgical Services Leadership experience strongly preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing preferred

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $74.33 to $102.85 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.