Administrative Director Patient Care Perioperative Support Services

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619 | Facility: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital | Department: Perioperative Support Services | Shift: Day | Status: Full‑Time, Salaried | Requisition: 0000268448

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Administrative Director Patient Care Perioperative Support Services to advance our mission of delivering innovative, compassionate nursing care. This pivotal role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Perioperative Support Services at RWJ Hamilton.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of surgical services, including scheduling, patient flow, and facilities management to ensure timely, safe, and high‑quality care.
• Establish and maintain a culture of clinical excellence, patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while supporting the development and growth of the new ambulatory surgical program.
• Provide leadership in recruitment, retention, onboarding, education, competency validation, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.
• Remain accountable for overall clinical operations, quality, safety, staffing, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and performance of assigned areas.
• Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader who fosters autonomy, accountability, professional growth, and development of nursing and support teams.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license (required).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) minimum (required).
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field (preferred).
• One to three years of nursing leadership/management experience (preferred).
• Experience in an ambulatory surgical center (strongly preferred).
• Intraoperative OR nursing experience (preferred).
• National nursing certification (preferred).
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification through the American Heart Association (required).

Skills & attributes

• Lead with collaboration and teamwork; rally teams to consistently deliver exceptional care.
• Thrive in a high‑reliability organization; encourage proactive concern‑raising and solution‑offering.
• Remain calm under pressure and adapt flexibly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understand the demands of managing in a 24/7 operational setting.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Partner Discounts (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)

Pay

Annual salary range: $159,200 – $215,100. The compensation offered will depend on factors including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Schedule

Day shift, full‑time salaried position.