Join Our Machias, ME Team!

Director of Surgical Services
Starting Salary: $127,000

Requirements to Apply:

• Current RN License (Maine or ability to obtain)


• BSN required


• CNOR certification required


• Minimum of 3 years of perioperative experience


• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (can be obtained within 6 months of hire)


• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented style


• Advanced computer and EMR skills


• Strong compliance and operational efficiency background

Director of Surgical Services in Coastal Maine

Job Overview: Director of Surgical Services

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the oversight and management of Surgical Services, including 2 Operating Rooms, 1 Scope Room, and the Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU). This hands-on leader will guide a team of 15 FTEs and 2 Sterile Processing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, and operational excellence.

Advance Your Surgical Leadership Career in Scenic Coastal Maine – Exceptional Work-Life Balance & Tight-Knit Team Environment!

What Are the Benefits?

• Competitive health insurance plan


• Employer-paid life insurance


• Employer-funded HRA toward deductibles


• 403(b) retirement plan


• Generous paid time off


• Teladoc 24/7 access with $0 copay


• Dental & vision insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Additional voluntary benefits available

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Surgical Services Department


• Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation and other regulatory requirements


• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance management


• Collaborate with physicians and other departments to ensure quality care and efficient operations


• Promote a positive, team-centered work environment


• Respond effectively in emergency situations and maintain high clinical standards

Where?

Machias, Maine offers a unique lifestyle along the rugged coastline of Downeast Maine. Known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community, this rural region is ideal for individuals seeking simplicity, connection to nature, and a break from the fast-paced urban environment. With access to hiking, kayaking, fishing, and Acadia National Park just a drive away, Machias delivers an exceptional quality of life and a lower cost of living.

Who Are We?

Located in the heart of Downeast, Maine is a 25-bed acute care Critical Access Hospital serving Machias and Washington County. Since its founding in 1960, DECH has grown into a cornerstone of regional healthcare, offering comprehensive services including emergency medicine, general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities—such as a modern emergency department with private rooms and advanced monitoring. Committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities it serves.

If you’re a perioperative leader ready to make a real difference in a tight-knit, supportive environment—apply today and join us in beautiful coastal Maine.

• Current RN License (Maine or ability to obtain)


• BSN required


• CNOR certification required


• Minimum of 3 years of perioperative experience


• BLS, ACLS, and PALS (can be obtained within 6 months of hire)


• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative, team-oriented style


• Advanced computer and EMR skills


• Strong compliance and operational efficiency background