Nurse Director Perioperative Services

Overview

• Lead strategic and operational management of perioperative services, ensuring clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
• Oversee surgical departments, including Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, Robotic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Collaborate with medical staff and hospital leadership to enhance surgical service quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote safety in surgical interventions.
• Develop strategic initiatives for growth, efficiency, and quality improvement in surgical services.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the surgical team.
• Manage surgical personnel, resources, and workflows to ensure optimal operations.
• Promote patient-centered care and operational excellence throughout the surgical continuum.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide leadership for surgical departments, including inpatient and outpatient operating rooms and ancillary services.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance surgical services and support organizational growth.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation for surgical operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons and nursing staff to monitor quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, patient outcomes, and staff performance to identify improvement areas.
• Lead recruitment, retention, training, and professional development of surgical staff.
• Serve as a liaison between surgical services and executive leadership.
• Manage capital planning for surgical equipment and technology investments.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced certifications preferred.
• Current, unrestricted California RN license and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory/management experience in surgical nursing.
• Proven expertise in surgical services operations and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives for surgical services.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.