Director - Operating Room

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-35

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for providing the administrative management and delivery of high-quality nursing care in multiple surgical departments to include the Dialysis Access Institute and to assure the integrity of DAI training and the DAI Clinical Trials Program on a 24-hour basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse.
• Nine years of related progressive work experience required.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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:

Oversee staff as assigned.

Financial Responsibilities:

Prepare and monitor department expense and capital budget.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and implements unit goals and objectives in keeping with nursing administration and MUSC goals and objectives. Acts as a liaison between nursing and the medical staff.
• Consults with staff, physicians, Vice President and CEO with problems and interpretations of MUSC policy to ensure patient and staff needs are met.
• Establishes and maintains communication between surgical services departments and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving.
• Updates and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and environmental and infection control standards.
• Develops organizational structure; selects, trains, orients and provides overall supervision of assigned personnel; develops, recommends and implements operating procedures, systems and policies; reviews and evaluates performance and recommends personnel actions such as merit increases, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Develops and monitors departmental budgets and is responsible for financial accountability.
• Assures compliance with all regulatory requirements including all state, federal, and JACHO regulations related to the specific unit and MUSC. Ensures compliance with American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates all nursing interventions.
• Facilitates vascular annual competency for DAI staff as well as continued education.
• Oversees staff responsible for compliance with study protocols, electronic data systems, patient monitoring, and data and documentation maintenance in accordance with good clinical practice, FDA, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensures accurate processing of all documentation including but not limited to contractual documentation [example non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and clinical trial agreements (CTA)], informed consent forms (ICF), Medicaid coverage analysis (MCA) in accordance with MUSC and the local internal review boards (IRB) policies.
• Directs and manages clinical trial professionals such as principal investigators, sub-investigators, and study coordinators including registered nurses and data entry personnel.
• Works with Physicians, DAI clinical trials staff, Director of clinical trials, and any other department involved to ensure the feasibility of all new clinical trials and monitoring annual budget for all trials.
• Oversees the management of DAI training programs to include but not limited to ASDIN, Vendor and Industry, and Physicians training, and program coordinator.
• Ensures accurate processing of sponsor/industry/physician invoicing, and financial reconciliation for DAI clinical trials and training program.
• Work with Medical Staff to ensure all trainees meet MUSC requirement for training and/or observational status.
• Work with MUSC administration in the development and implementation of new business strategies for continued process improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Current license in the state of South Carolina as a registered nurse.
• Nine years of related progressive work experience required.
• Four years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.

(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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