Nurse Administrative Director of Perioperative Services

🏥 Nurse Administrative Director of Perioperative Services

Location: Southern New Hampshire (Manchester region) — scenic, affordable, and just a short drive to Boston

We’re looking to talk with seasoned Operating Room Nurse Managers, Surgical Services Nurse Directors, and Perioperative Nursing Leaders about a meaningful leadership opportunity—join a team that represents the broad spectrum of care and culture in surgical services.

Why This Role Matters 👩🏽‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ ❤️

Lead perioperative services at a respected acute-care hospital serving southern NH and northern MA. Our facility blends full surgical services, a Level III Trauma Center, a nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Institute, and an innovative couplet-care birthing program. When you join us, you join nearly 5,000 professionals delivering compassionate, high-quality care across diverse populations.

Role Overview

As Nurse Administrative Director of Perioperative Services, you will oversee the full surgical continuum—through OR suites (including CVORs), Pre‑Op, PACU, anesthesia coordination, and sterile processing. You’ll elevate quality, drive strategy, and lead a dynamic team within a high-tech surgical environment.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee clinical flow across Pre‑Op, OR, PACU, and recovery to ensure safe, efficient care
• Champion evidence-based protocols, regulatory compliance, and accreditation readiness
• Mentor and manage approximately 60–70 FTEs, including nurse coordinators and lead technologists
• Oversee departmental budget, staffing plans, and KPI tracking
• Support surgical growth and recruitment—especially for robotic and specialty surgery
• Lead continuous improvement and ensure alignment with performance benchmarks

Who You Are 🌱

• RN
• BSN or MSN, bonus points for CNOR or CSSM certification preferred
• At least three years in perioperative or surgical services leadership
• Skilled in OR team management, optimizing workflow, and strategic execution
• Experienced in advanced surgical settings—including robotics and high-acuity care

Department Snapshot

• ~10 ORs, including 2 cardiovascular suites, supported by two Xi surgical robots
• Core service lines: general surgery, vascular, urology, gynecology, orthopedics
• In-growth phase following recent shifts in provider staffing; active recruitment underway for surgical and OBGYN teams

Compensation & Leadership Structure

• Competitive executive-level salary with transparent growth potential
• Reporting line to the Administrative Director; direct oversight of perioperative nurse coordinators and technical leadership
• Hospital undergoing integration into a regional healthcare system—offering real opportunity for strategic influence and transition leadership

Regional Appeal 🌄

Southern New Hampshire offers beauty, community, and everyday practicality:

• Walkable towns, family-friendly neighborhoods, abundant lakes and trails
• No state income or sales tax
• , and cost of living significantly lower than major metro areas
• Short drive to Boston, seacoast access, and mountain destinations—ideal for personal and professional balance