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Director - Surgical/Cardio/RT Srvs - F/T Day

Hackensack Meridian Health

Holmdel, NJFull-time$174K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$174K/yr
Location
Holmdel, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CNOR Or Within 6 MonthsNew Jersey RN LicenseAHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Job overview

The Director of Surgical/Cardio/Respiratory Services directs, organizes, budgets, and controls patient care across surgical, cardiovascular, respiratory therapy, and related departments. The role oversees areas including the operating room, same-day surgery, PACU, endoscopy, bariatrics, pre-admission testing, and sterile processing. The director advances patient satisfaction, serves in the absence of the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, and participates in shared governance and patient safety initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Healthcare AdministrationManagementPerioperative ServicesStaffingBudgetingFinanceComputer SkillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Suite

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing School GraduateMaster's Degree in Nursing or Related FieldBachelor's Degree in NursingCNOR or Within 6 Months2+ Years Healthcare Administration Experience5+ Years Management and Perioperative Services ExperienceNew Jersey RN LicenseAHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian

Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to

succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are

team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how

we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep

getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of

positive change.

The Dir, Surgical/Cardio/Respiratory Services is responsible for direction, organization, budget and control of patient care in Surgical Services including Operating Room (OR), Same Day Surgery (SDS), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Endoscopy, Cardiovascular Services, Bariatrics, Respiratory Therapy (RT), Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) areas and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Maximizes patient satisfaction by instituting an effective program. Serves in the absence of the Vice President/Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer, performs duties and responsibilities as directed. Participates in the shared-governance process and patient safety initiatives.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

  2. Masters degree in nursing or in health care administration, business or other related field.

  3. Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

  4. May require CNOR or within 6 months.

  5. Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration with increasing level of administrative responsibility.

  6. Minimum of 5 years of varied and progressive management & perioperative services experience.

  7. Experience in staffing, budget, and finance.

  8. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Licenses and Certifications Required:

  1. NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

  2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

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Minimum rate of $174,491.20 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,116 open Healthcare Administration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$174K/yr
  • US median$85–120K/yr243 salary ranges

This rate, $174K, is 71% above the US median midpoint ($102K) — in the top quarter of Healthcare Administration salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Healthcare Administration jobs in New Jersey and 1,116 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Healthcare Administration postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (758 postings).
Education
193 of the 1,116 open Healthcare Administration jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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