Director, Surgical Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Director, Surgical Services, Wolfson Children’s Hospital

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall leadership and management of Surgical Services at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This position provides 24-hour accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care across assigned surgical services. The Director leads the recruitment, orientation, management, development, and continued training of assigned personnel while ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care in alignment with Baptist Health’s mission and standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for Surgical Services operations and patient care delivery.

• Direct the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within assigned surgical units.

• Recruit, interview, orient, manage, and provide ongoing training and development for assigned personnel.

• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, effective, and efficient patient care.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

• Manage resources effectively to support cost-effective operations while maintaining quality and patient safety.

• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, clinical teams, and other stakeholders to support surgical service-line goals.

• Monitor operational and clinical performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Ensure nursing practice and patient care delivery are consistent with organizational policies, standards, and the health system’s mission.

Experience Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in Surgical Services required

• 3–5 years of experience in Pediatrics required

• Leadership experience required

• Experience leading and developing nursing teams, including orientation, ongoing education, performance management, and professional development.

• Demonstrated ability to oversee the delivery of safe, effective, efficient, and cost-conscious patient care.

• Ability to assess operational needs, develop plans, implement strategies, and evaluate outcomes within a complex healthcare environment.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Association of OR Nurses (AORN) certification required

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Education Required

MS

Experience

• Leadership Experience
• Experience in Pediatrics
• Experience in Surgical Services

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
• Driver's License - DMV
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Nursing Boards
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
820 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville Florida 32207