Dir Perioperative Svcs

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Perioperative Services provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within the perioperative department. This role is responsible for managing daily operations, staff development, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory standards. The Director collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical outcomes, drive departmental efficiency, and align services with organizational goals.

Essential Functions

• Manages daily operations of the perioperative departments, including scheduling, staffing, resource allocation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, and policies in alignment with the organization's strategic vision.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, leading quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational performance.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages the departmental budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate surgical schedules and improve interdisciplinary communication and workflow.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors perioperative staff, promoting professional development and fostering a culture of excellence and engagement.
• Oversees and evaluates patient care processes, satisfaction metrics, and outcomes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment, ensuring alignment with organizational values, employee engagement, and retention goals.
• Develops and enforces policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or obtained within 1-year from start date) preferred
• 5-7 years of clinical experience in perioperative or surgical services required
• 4-6 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative services required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, practices, and technology.
• Strong leadership ability with organizational, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use metrics to drive decision-making and improvements
• Ability to gather information, delegate and support teams.
• Ability to evaluate situations to make effective decisions, provide solutions and improve work processes.
• Excellent human relations, oral and written communications skills, and ability to meet customer needs.
• Ability to partner with customers, peer and others.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred or
• CPAN - Certified Postanesthesia Nurse preferred or
• Clinical Area of Specialty Certification Certified Surgical Services Manager preferred