The Opportunity
A well-established acute care hospital in the Phoenix, AZ metro area is looking for an experienced and progressive perioperative nurse leader to step into the role of Director of Surgical Services and Cath/EP Lab (RN).
The hospital has built a strong reputation for its cardiovascular and surgical program, and this position puts a proven leader at the helm of one of its most important service lines.
The Director carries round-the-clock accountability for the OR, Pre-op, PACU, and Cath/EP lab, working hand-in-hand with physicians and senior leadership to raise the bar on quality, patient experience, and staff performance.
It's a role built for someone ready to leave a lasting mark on perioperative care at a system level.
Benefits
$97,000 to $150,000 base salary, plus annual incentive pay (AIP) and relocation consideration
$20,000 sign-on bonus available for well-qualified candidates
A leadership seat within a nationally recognized health system
Genuine physician and executive partnership — real input into where Surgical Services goes next
Continued investment in your professional development
Required Experience
At least five years of progressively responsible director- or management-level leadership within OR, Cath Lab, and Pre-op services
A track record of overseeing clinical operations, quality programs, staffing, and budget/financial performance within a perioperative department
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across a surgical services division in an acute care hospital setting
Required Qualifications
Active RN license in the state of Arizona, or eligibility to obtain one
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a demonstrated knack for building strong relationships across a care team
Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related discipline is a plus
CNOR or another relevant specialty certification is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Own day-to-day and after-hours performance across the OR, Pre-op, PACU, and Cath/EP lab
Build, coach, and retain a strong bench of perioperative leaders and frontline clinical staff
Serve as the primary point of collaboration for surgeons and anesthesia providers, working to make their experience in the department a genuine strength
Manage the business side of the department — staffing models, scheduling, productivity targets, and the budget
Track quality and safety data closely, and turn what you find into real changes that move outcomes and performance forward
Set the tone for a team culture built on ownership, teamwork, and constant improvement
Invest in the team's growth — development plans, succession pipelines, and keeping strong performers engaged and retained
Keep the department squarely within federal, state, accreditation, and internal policy requirements
Weigh in on system-level strategy that shapes where Surgical Services is headed next
Apply for Consideration
Interested? Apply here or message Ina Phillip directly at iphillip@ariteam.com or 770-433-2220 (call/text). A quick note is all it takes to start a confidential conversation.
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