Director, Neuro Surgical Services, Baptist Jacksonville

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Neuro Surgical Services to lead surgical operations at Baptist Jacksonville. This leader will play a critical role in advancing operational excellence, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting strategic growth initiatives within Neuro Surgical Services.

Director, Neuro Surgical Services Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental goals, standards, and objectives that align with the strategic vision and mission of Baptist Health, with a strong focus on Neuro Surgical Services.

• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, surgical teams, and key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, including performance management, staff development, coaching, mentoring, and conflict resolution.

• Collaborate with administration and Surgical Services leadership to drive operational growth strategies, improve OR efficiency, recruit and retain top talent, and evaluate both capital and operational needs.

• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, and contractual agreements to ensure operational effectiveness and fiscal responsibility.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the department.

Director, Neuro Surgical Services Education & Experience Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required

• Doctorate degree (PhD, DNP, or related field) preferred

• 3–5 years of Surgical Services leadership experience required

• Experience leading Neuro Surgical Services or complex perioperative operations preferred

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) required

• Nurse Executive Board Certification (NE-BC) preferred

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred

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Primary Location:

Downtown - Main Building