Director of Perioperative Services

Job Summary:
A highly skilled and experienced Director of Perioperative Services is sought to lead the surgical team and ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care. The Director will hold 24/7 responsibility for the surgical services department, overseeing operations, managing staff, and implementing best practices to enhance patient outcomes and department performance.

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 departmental 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.
- Ensure operational excellence by delivering quality services in accordance with policies and professional standards.
- Follow Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens guidelines.
- Enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policies.
- Monitor and respond to quality event reporting.
- Support new program strategies and enhancements to expand patient services.
- Prioritize and defend capital equipment requests.
- Manage the department’s fiscal resources to ensure proper utilization.

Additional Information:
- 7 OR Suites, 1 GI Suite.
- 300-350 cases monthly.
- Specialties include Ortho & Spine, Bariatrics, Urology, and Robotics.
- Director oversees OR, Pre-Op, PACU, and SPD.
- Reporting to the COO.
- 40-50 FTEs.
- 1 Manager reports to the Director, CNCs under manager.
- Volume growth of 30-40% in the last year.

Apply today to bring leadership and expertise to the 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 preferred.
- Current RN license required.
- Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
- Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred.