Nurse Director Of Perioperative Services

Overview

• Lead perioperative services at a multidisciplinary healthcare organization, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency across surgical departments.
• Oversee comprehensive surgical services including Operating Room, PACU, Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy, and Pre/Post-Operative Services.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff to enhance communication and performance.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based perioperative practices.
• Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support safe, high-quality care.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability among perioperative nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, CMS, Joint Commission, and state regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for surgical services, ensuring efficiency and safety in patient care.
• Monitor key performance metrics such as case volume, turnover time, and block utilization.
• Drive initiatives to improve Operating Room throughput and reduce delays.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop perioperative nursing staff, promoting professional growth.
• Oversee ongoing staff education, competency, and adherence to clinical and patient safety standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Develop and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in perioperative services; 5 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations, patient care standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize resource utilization.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in driving quality improvement initiatives and promoting evidence-based practices.
• Leadership skills to foster teamwork and accountability among staff.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staff education.