Director (RN) - Surgical Services

Director (RN) – Surgical Services

Job Type: Full-time | Exempt

Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates (two-year commitment) and up to $10,000 in Relocation (with receipts)

Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday (occasional night, weekend or holiday to support staffing when needed)

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Director (RN) Surgical Services joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

As Director of Surgical Services, you will lead a dynamic perioperative team and collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and hospital leadership to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and operational excellence across a wide range of specialties, including bariatric weight loss, colorectal, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, pediatrics, plastics, podiatry, robotic surgery, and urology.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee a fast-paced surgical environment, drive quality and patient safety initiatives, support staff development, and help shape the future growth of surgical services.

How you’ll contribute

Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for Surgical services.

Manage staffing and scheduling to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient patient care delivery.

Monitor and manage departmental productivity, staffing resources, and workflow.

Mentor, coach, and develop staff through ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities.

Conduct performance evaluations and support employee growth and engagement.

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Develop, implement, and monitor action plans to support departmental goals and performance improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve operational and patient care objectives.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current Montana RN license or Compact RN License with Montana endorsement, and possess an Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

Education: Master’s degree (nursing or relevant field) preferred

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire; PALS and ACLS required within 6 months

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of combined experience as a Surgery RN and leader in Surgery services

Connect with a Recruiter: Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Jaclyn by emailing jaclyn.vandiver@lifepointhealth.net

More about Community Medical Center

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“ Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.