Director - Operating Room

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
Step into a leadership role where your vision, expertise, and drive shape the future of surgical care! At MUSC Health – Orangeburg, you will guide teams within a Level III trauma center that operates across nine state‑of‑the‑art OR suites and supports a full spectrum of specialties—from Trauma and Ortho to Robotics, ENT, GU/GYN, Ophthalmology, and Urology. In this environment, leaders have the opportunity to influence high‑acuity care, elevate surgical performance, and innovate workflow within a growing regional health system.

You’ll also collaborate closely with the Dialysis Access Institute, a specialized outpatient surgery center that provides niche clinical services and unique program‑development opportunities—ideal for leaders looking to expand service lines and enhance quality outcomes. With more than 100 years of service, a 286‑bed acute care hospital, 1,400+ employees, and a culture of teamwork and accountability, MUSC Health – Orangeburg offers the stability of an established organization paired with the agility to evolve and grow.

Leaders Here Enjoy The Ability To

• Shape clinical quality and safety initiatives
• Build and mentor high‑performing surgical teams
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency
• Expand innovative programs and services
• Make a meaningful impact on the community and region

This is an environment where strong clinical leaders can influence change, develop teams, and grow a thriving surgical program—all while being supported by a mission‑driven health system with deep community roots.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC004759 ORBG - Operating Room

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-34

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Description

Job Summary: Is accountable for the delivery of high‑quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24‑hour basis. Directs one or more major functional areas of a department, or a business unit. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate managers. More discretion and greater financial authority than lower management levels. Directs the analysis, planning, implementation, and expenditures and budget tracking of major operational projects or initiatives.

Provides recommendations to the leaders throughout the organization. Leads in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations. Collaborates with department/business unit leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non‑clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Establishes department policies and procedures. This role will serve as the primary liaison for the department. Manages and influences relationships with senior management team, administrators, functional area managers and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results.

Work Environment: May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood‑borne diseases. Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Exposed to unpleasant elements, (accidents, injuries and illnesses). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. May perform emergency care. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional pressures due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Requires judgment/action, which could affect patient outcome.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise anywhere from 5 to 100 direct reports.

Financial Responsibilities: To prepare and monitor a departmental budget

• Establishes and implements unit goals and objectives in keeping with nursing administration goals and objectives.
• Acts as a liaison between nursing administration and the medical staff.
• Consults with staff, physicians and vice president of nursing with problems and interpretations…