Director Surgical Services - Registered Nurse RN

Director Surgical Services

Registered Nurses with Director, Unit Management or Supervisory experience in Surgical Services have an opportunity to lead an expanding Surgical Services department at Chelsea Hospital.

Full time

Day Shift

Chelsea's Surgical Services provides state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. More than 5,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries are performed annually in gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, otorhinolaryngology, podiatry, plastic surgery, and spine surgery. The department is staffed by board-certified surgeons, anesthesiologists, highly skilled registered nurses, surgical technologists, perioperative assistants, and x‑ray technologists.

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the daily operations of Surgical Services which includes Operating Rooms, Prep/Pacu, Anesthesia, Instrument Care, PAT Pre‑Anesthesia Testing Clinic, and the Endoscopy/Pain Clinic. The Director plans future growth and needs of the departments, works with other hospital leaders to coordinate services, and maintains fiscal and quality responsibility. The role includes staff leadership and management: recruiting and retaining high‑quality staff, coaching, mentoring, training, and evaluating performance.

The Director ensures quality and safety standards, risk management, patient safety, and legal compliance.

• A BSN is required and an MSN is preferred.
• A current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Share five or more years of Surgical Services experience and relevant nursing management or supervisory background.

• Competitive compensation with participation in an At‑Risk Bonus Program.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑term Disability.
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Chelsea Hospital is a 133‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital established in 1970. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, it is a joint venture between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and the University of Michigan Health. This partnership brings new services to Chelsea while leveraging resources and best practices to drive innovation and high‑quality care. Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for its quality of care and patient satisfaction, earning a double five‑star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health joined in 2018 to form the joint venture. Chelsea Hospital is part of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan, employing about 133,000 colleagues and contributing nearly $1.1 billion to communities through charity care and other programs.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.