Position Summary: The Director of Surgical Clinical Operations provides clinical leadership and administrative oversight for Surgical Services (Pre-Admissions, Prep/Recovery, Operating Room, and Central Processing) at Guthrie Cortland Hospital. The position is an integral member of the nursing leadership team and works collaboratively with the Vice President Surgical Service and the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure clinical excellence and compassionate care. In addition, the Director of Surgical Clinical Operations assumes surgical leadership in absence of the Vice President of Surgical Services. Education, License & Cert: A Bachelors' Degree in Nursing is required with a Master's degree in Nursing. or relevant area such as health care administration, or business administration (MHA, MBA) required. Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of New York. Experience: A minimum of 8 years progressive nursing leadership experience including a minimum of 4 years in clinical practice as a Registered Nurse and 4 years in a progressive leadership/management capacity in surgical services and at least two of those years at the department head level or above strongly preferred. Essential Functions: Provides oversight for clinical best practices based on research and regulatory requirements. Provides direct operational and administrative oversight for assigned patient service areas and direct reports. Provides clinical leadership for surgical patient flow and throughput processes. Participates in overall strategic planning for Guthrie Cortland Hospital Surgical Services. Works collaboratively with Managers to assure integration of a professional practice model environment. Supports the overall hospital in the alignment and achievement of organizational/department goals. Addresses own need for leadership and professional development on an ongoing basis. Pay Range: min $55.44/hr max $86.51/hr