Manager of Surgical Services - 25-34769

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Manager of Surgical Services

Location - Fort Walton Beach, FL

Shift: Days

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Manager of Surgical Services to lead and direct the functions of the surgical department. This role ensures the effective delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

The Manager will oversee daily operations, foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams, and drive continuous quality improvement in patient care and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in the surgical department.

• Ensure nursing practice, policies, and procedures comply with legal, accrediting, and regulatory standards.

• Direct continuity of care using an interdisciplinary team approach, collaborating with physicians, patients, and healthcare staff.

• Develop and implement programs to measure, monitor, and improve quality of care in assigned units.

• Work toward hospital-wide improvements in core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.

• Coordinate patient care effectively with other hospital departments and services.

• Maintain appropriate equipment and supplies to ensure quality care delivery.

• Participate in rounding and proactively respond to patient needs to enhance patient outcomes and experience.

• Foster a patient-centered culture, ensuring a healing and quiet environment for patients.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of recent Acute Care or Operating Room leadership experience.

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required.

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) – must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Additional Information

• Reports to: Director, Surgical Services

• Beds in unit: 10 main OR; 2 CVOR

• Trauma Level: Level II

• Average daily surgical volume: 25

• FTEs overseen: ~62

• Desired leadership qualities: high energy, team player, flexible

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.