Director of Perioperative Services

Job Summary:
Our clients are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Perioperative Services to lead their surgical team in delivering high-quality patient care. This role involves managing the financial and clinical operations of their busy 13 OR unit, including 2 for open-heart surgeries and 1 hybrid room. The Director will have 24/7 responsibility for the departments and will be crucial in driving operational excellence and compliance with regulatory standards.

Ideal Candidate:
- High energy and positive outlook.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and mentor staff.
- Experienced in holding staff accountable and driving OR growth.
- Professional growth-oriented.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and resolve real/potential problems affecting surgical services.
- Participate in service, departmental, and hospital-wide committees.
- Enhance the customer experience in Surgical Services.
- Provide feedback and development plans for subordinates.
- Communicate effectively with staff about departmental, organizational, and industry information.
- Build strong relationships and networks to achieve organizational and department goals.
- Conduct employee and patient rounding, and mentor potential future leaders.
- Enforce standards of care for surgical services and ensure consistent compliance.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a quality surgical services program.
- Monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policies.
- Oversee a Performance Improvement program that evaluates critical aspects of care.
- Manage department operations to ensure delivery of quality services.
- Support new program strategies and enhancements to expand patient services.
- Prioritize and defend capital equipment requests.
- Ensure proper utilization of financial resources.

Facility Details:
- 380 beds
- 13 ORs, including 2 for open-heart surgeries and 1 hybrid room
- Level 2 trauma center progressing towards Level 1
- Metrics show high performance, with a strong engagement score in OR PACU
- About 30-35 cases daily, with a heavy focus on ortho and trauma

Schedule: Full-time, No Weekends

Apply today to bring your leadership and expertise to their dedicated team!

- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role in an acute care setting required.
- Current RN license required.
- Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
- Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred.