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Director of Nursing Surgical Services


Company : Verovian


Location : Walnut Creek, CA


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Director of Nursing Surgical Services Walnut Creek, California Job Title: Director of Nursing - Surgical Services Location: Walnut Creek, California Job Type: Full-Time Apply Job detailsDirector of Nursing Surgical Services Location: Walnut Creek, California Salary: $174,000 to $245,000 FullTime,Permanent Verovian Nursing Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Nursing - Surgical Services to lead and oversee the Perioperative Services Department in a hospital setting in Walnut Creek, California. This role is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of key surgical service areas, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, staff development, and operational efficiency. If you are an experienced nursing leader with a strong background in perioperative services, we encourage you to apply today!Job specificationCandidate requirementsJob specification Provide overall managerial direction and 24-hour accountability for all perioperative services, ensuring smooth clinical and non-clinical operations. Oversee and coordinate activities in Operating Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Outpatient Surgery, GI Lab, Sterile Processing, Cath Lab, Surgery, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Donor Network. Develop, implement, and oversee strategies to enhance patient care quality, safety, and efficiency. Lead nursing staff development initiatives, ensuring continued education, training, and competency in perioperative care. Collaborate with hospital leadership and department heads to align surgical services with hospital-wide objectives and regulatory compliance. Drive process improvement efforts to optimize resource utilization, budget management, and operational effectiveness. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, ensuring high staff engagement, retention, and professional growth. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards related to perioperative services. Candidate requirements Required: Academic degree in nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing or a related field. Required: Minimum 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse. Active and unrestricted CA Registered Nurse (RN) license - Required. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified) - Required. Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) - Strongly preferred Why work with us?At Verovian Nursing Recruitment Agency, we provide unmatched support and exclusive access to high-demand leadership roles in surgical nursing. Our streamlined registration and onboarding processes ensure you can focus on your career. With opportunities for professional development, flexible scheduling, and career advancement, we are committed to helping you succeed. Join Verovian Nursing Agency today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career. Your expertise matters, and we are here to support your journey! Apply Now Perks Of The JobExcellent Rate of Pay A competitive hourly rate when you work with Verovian Agency Efficient Payroll System We process payroll promptly and swiftly. Our team are integrated, which means there is no miscommunication Dedicated Consultant You will work with a dedicated consultant who knows your needs and requirements. Smooth Process We operate a seamless process to ensure there are limited interruptions to your day. You have access to choose shifts at any time of the day Stay Compliant With one application to Verovian, you have all your compliant documents in one place. You can join multiple organisations. You will have access to multiple shifts to work as often or as little as you choose to work Keep Track of Earnings Plan your earnings using our portal. Keep track of the number of shifts you need to complete. Plan your holiday and time off - all with a click of a button Interested? Talk With Recruiter To Setup Interview Verovian offers a way to completely optimize your entire recruiting process. Find better candidates, conduct more focused interviews, and make data-driven hiring decisions. Contact UsRelated Job Opening View all opportunites Apply