Director of Nursing Surgical Services
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Frisco
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description JOB SUMMARY Dir Surgical Services is responsible
for planning, directing, and coordinating the full spectrum of
surgical patient care for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH),
which includes all clinical and nursing care in surgery preparation
units, operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units, telemetry
units, outpatient surgery suites, or other patient
holding/receiving surgical areas. Directs, organizes, and evaluates
all patient care services provided in pre-operative,
intra-operative, and post-operative surgical areas in BSWH
hospitals, clinics, or ambulatory care facilities. May direct and
coordinate a variety of clinical duties, including cleanliness and
safety of surgical environments, control of medications,
preparation and post-care of surgical patients, and management of
surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Establishes and
communicates the clinical goals and objectives for assigned
surgical units or area of responsibility in accordance with the
BSWH overall patient care goals and objectives. Develops and
implements surgical services policies, procedures, and practices to
ensure high quality surgical outcomes and improve surgical patient
experience. Maintains and monitors clinical operational efficiency,
standards of care, and patient service delivery levels. Negotiates
interdepartmental resources and communicates with other BSWH
clinical departments to ensure effective and efficient delivery of
surgical care. A system Director translates and implements
strategic plans and objectives for area of responsibility. Makes
final decisions on operational matters and ensures achievement of
objectives. Recommends policies and organizational changes for
area. Plans and executes projects and initiatives that meet annual
objectives. Erroneous decisions at this level tend to have negative
impact on the success of the area, business unit, and possibly the
overall organization's operations. Plans and directs the operations
of a department or area, with responsibility for staffing,
processes, budgets, and costs of the unit. Leads and advises
subordinate(s) to meet schedules, resolve technical problems, and
monitor performance. Has a larger, more complex organization or
functional area than a manager. Often has one or more managers or
supervisors reporting to the role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
1./tDirects system-wide nursing surgical services for BSWH.
2./tRecommends and implements strategic and operational plans and
priorities for surgical services aligned with BSWH overall business
objectives. 3./tLeads development and enhancement activities for
new and existing surgical services, presenting financial proformas,
new business plans and program recommendations to senior
leadership. 4./tMonitors, reviews, and benchmarks outcomes in
surgical services care areas driving sustained improvement. 5./t
Leads the development and implementation of education and training
to surgical services staff on relevant clinical and leadership
competencies and other educational needs. 6./tDevelops and
implements peri-operative education, including assessing learning
needs, planning education offerings, delivering training, and
evaluating programs. 7./tEnsures compliance with all applicable
legal and regulatory requirements impacting surgical services,
including The Joint Commission standards. 8./tDevelops surgical
services dashboard including productivity, patient satisfaction,
throughput, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness measures.
9./tLeads and collaborates with cross-functional teams and internal
and external stakeholders, including nursing, medical staff,
operational leadership, community organizations, and other
healthcare facilities to develop and implement solutions to
surgical services issues and initiate new programs.
10./tFacilitates opportunities to participate in research related
to surgical services care. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS 1./tBachelor's
degree in nursing or related field. Master's degree preferred.
2./t5 years of nursing experience in surgical services. 3./t1 years
of experience in a leadership role. 4./tRegistered Nurse (RN)
license required. 5./tExperience collaborating across multiple
departments and clinical disciplines within a large, complex
healthcare organization preferred. 6./tStrong problem-solving and
critical thinking skills. 7./tExcellent verbal, written, and
presentation skills. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package
includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and
welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match
up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION - Masters' - EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of
Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse
(RN)
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Plano , Director of Nursing Surgical Services, Healthcare , Frisco, Texas
