Nurse Director Of Perioperative Services

Nurse Director of Perioperative Services Overview

• Lead perioperative services to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and operational excellence.
• Oversee staffing, forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring for surgical services.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Implement evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards through policy development.
• Lead strategies to enhance patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve customer satisfaction and service delivery.
• Support talent development by coaching, training, and engaging employees.
• Drive operational efficiency and patient throughput through effective planning.

Nurse Director of Perioperative Services Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage surgical services operations, including 13 ORs, 2 endo suites, and 3 XI robots.
• Ensure adherence to clinical standards and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Lead efforts to achieve accreditation and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
• Collaborate with managers and teams to optimize surgical service performance.
• Monitor and forecast surgical volume to ensure resource availability.
• Provide leadership to enhance patient satisfaction and experience.
• Support talent acquisition, development, and retention within the department.
• Report directly to the COO and oversee 120 FTEs and 3 managers.

Nurse Director of Perioperative Services Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in surgical services leadership; 5 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in managing perioperative services in a Level II Trauma setting.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards and evidence-based practices.
• Experience with operational planning, budgeting, and staff management.
• Ability to lead teams and drive strategic initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to enhancing patient experience and service quality.
• Familiarity with advanced surgical technologies, including robotic systems.