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Director – East Side Surgery Center

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 19, 2026

Pay$41.87–$72.43 / hr

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About this role

ST Health is hiring a full-time Director to lead and support our East Side Surgery Center! This position will serve as the clinical administrator for the surgery center and have oversight of all operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and clinical care provided at the center. 

The Director is responsible for:

  • Planning, organizing, and evaluating operations for all services at the Surgery Center
  • Managing and overseeing all clinical and financial operations for all departmental cost centers
  • Working directly with administrative director and physician division chiefs to meet department’s goals and mission
  • Facilitating the recruitment, orientation, and training of employees and is directly responsible that all hospital policies and procedures to assure compliance with regulatory standards.

This position will primarily work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, but will need to be available if the need arises. The ideal candidate would have experience with building surgeon relationships, data driven decision making, budgeting, QI, and regulatory compliance experience. Previous surgical management experience highly preferred. 


Responsibilities:
 

  • Interview, hire, orient, coach, train, schedule, evaluate and discipline staff. Create a work environment conducive to productive performance and job satisfaction.
  • Responsible for medical surgical expenses and justifications as it relates to new products, equipment and supply/implant usage in collaboration with Business Manager and Purchasing Manager.
  • Serve as Director of Nursing to coordinate staffing, scheduling and general oversight of day to day operational activities. These responsibilities may be delegated to another qualified clinician as designated by leadership.
  • Collaborate with physician department heads and managers to establish quality service standards. Ensure that standards are maintained and addresses areas that do not meet standards.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures which enhance/improve the practice of nursing care in the Surgery Center and are consistent with AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) practices. Ensure policies and procedures meet all JCAHO, OSHA and DOH regulations.
  • Participate and contribute to the development of the overall goals and plans for the outpatient surgical services. Actively participate in the development and growth of surgery center operations. Work with schedulers to develop efficient physician OR schedules. Assume 24 hour responsibility for department operations.
  • Develop internal and external customer relationships (medical staff, employees, patients, parents, and payers). Identify customer needs, develop systems to monitor satisfaction, and develop operating plans to address areas of dissatisfaction.
  • Participate in the review of the overall nursing care program, and implements improvements as needed.
  • BSN required at time of hire or transfer into position. 
  • Masters degree in Nursing or related health care field required, either at time of hire/transfer, or must be enrolled in a program within one year of hire/transfer date and completed within three years of enrollment. (i.e. public health, informational technology, administration, etc.) 
  • Minimum of 4 years of progressive leadership experience required with relevant clinical experience preferred. 

The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Analytical ability necessary to evaluate staff, address and improve clinical issues and devise solutions to complex problems. Leadership ability to develop staff, establish and maintain standards of performance within a national context for professional nursing practice and comply with administrative requirements. Superior interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively create relationships to support a healing environment with patients, families, staff, physicians and hospital personnel including senior management in both written and verbal communication.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$41.87–$72.43 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Director - East Side Surgery Center

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nursing
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Community and Ambulatory Services
- Pay: $41.87–$72.43 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-19T09:00:24.03Z

## Description

**ST Health is hiring a full-time Director to lead and support our East Side Surgery Center! This position will serve as the clinical administrator for the surgery center and have oversight of all operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and clinical care provided at the center.**

**The Director is responsible for:**
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Maya S., Director of Nursing

I started at the bedside. Pepper grew me into leadership — a residency year, tuition support, and a manager who asked "what's next for you?" every single year.

Maya S.Director of Nursing — started as a new-grad RN

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I self-schedule?

Most inpatient units use self-scheduling in 4-week blocks, with weekend and holiday rotations shared equitably across the team.

About this roleDo you pay for certifications?

Specialty certification exams, renewals and review courses are covered — and certified nurses earn a differential.

About this roleIs there a nurse residency program?

Yes — a 12-month, accredited residency for new-grad RNs with dedicated preceptors, simulation labs and a cohort that starts together.

About this roleWhat support exists at the bedside?

Clinical resource nurses on every shift, a no-lift equipment program, and unit councils where staff nurses drive practice changes.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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