Director of Operative Services

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced, motivated Director of Operative Services to lead the operations of our Operating Room (OR). This key leadership role, reports to the Chief Nursing Officer, and is responsible for managing daily workflows, supervising a dynamic team of surgical professionals, and ensuring excellence in patient care delivery.

What Success Looks Like in This Role
As the Director of Operative Services, you’ll lead with a hands-on, strategic approach to ensure excellence in surgical care delivery, operational efficiency, and team performance. You’ll leverage your clinical expertise, leadership acumen, and organizational savvy to make a meaningful impact each day.

Operational Leadership
You will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Operating Room, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care. Success in this area requires:

• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills to assess workflow, prioritize competing demands, and respond confidently in high-pressure situations.
• Expertise in infection control practices, regulatory compliance, and electronic medical records to support a safe, compliant, and technologically efficient environment.
• Collaboration skills to work across departments, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain strong communication with physicians and leadership.
• Proactive planning to ensure appropriate staffing, resource allocation, and readiness for accreditation or state health inspections.

Team Supervision & Development
You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of OR professionals, guiding them toward clinical and professional excellence. To be successful, you’ll need:

• Effective leadership and mentoring skills to coach and develop staff, build a culture of accountability, and promote growth through succession planning.
• Emotional intelligence and communication strengths to foster a respectful, positive environment while navigating complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Organizational and time management abilities to lead performance evaluations, manage timesheets, and ensure operational consistency through team meetings and huddles.

Fiscal & Strategic Planning
You'll manage the financial health of the department while ensuring quality care remains a top priority. This means:

• A sharp eye for budgeting and resource utilization, balancing the need for cost containment with clinical excellence.
• Strategic thinking to identify areas for improvement, streamline operations, and align OR goals with broader organizational objectives.
  

ABOUT THE OR DEPARTMENT

Join our vibrant Operating Room (OR) department, boasting 15 innovative OR suites catering to a wide array of specialties including orthopedic, spine, ear, nose, throat, urology, general surgery, and more. As the largest staffed department in the company, teamwork is at the core of our culture, fostering a comfortable and seamless patient experience. Our fast-paced and attentive atmosphere brings a great sense of accomplishment at the end of each day as we work together to help individuals return to their passions, whether it's resuming their career as a firefighter, playing with their grandkids, or getting back to sports and other activities. With a service-oriented mindset, we lead by example, valuing humility and accountability in all that we do. The OR team enjoys a healthy work/life balance and companionship in discussing their hobbies like beekeeping, golfing, and camping. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where positivity and camaraderie are contagious, join us in the OR department and make a meaningful impact every day!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited RN program required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active RN license (or ability to obtain) in South Dakota.
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management experience in a clinical or surgical setting.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization is preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (or obtained upon hire).
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
• Expertise in infection control practices and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
  

BENEFITS AND PERKS!

• Health (BCBS), Dental, and Vision Insurance – Eligible FIRST day of employment
• Substantial ANNUAL Discretionary Bonus
• VERY Competitive Pay & PTO
• GENEROUS 401(k) Employer Match
• FREE DAILY Lunches
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Educational Assistance & Professional Growth Opportunities
• And MORE!