Director of Perioperative Services

About the role

The Director of Perioperative Services oversees the staff, finances, and quality in surgical areas such as the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Sterile Processing. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe patient care and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily and strategic administrative oversight and service line leadership to patient care units.
• Manages budgets, supplies, equipment, scheduling, performance improvement, and staff development.
• Serves as a strong clinical and administrative leader, mentoring staff, supporting professional growth, and maintaining top clinical standards.
• Collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other department leaders.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures.
• Utilizes efficient managerial skills and critical thinking to optimize expense control.
• Maintains positive staff morale and manages low turnover.
• Prioritizes projects and uses time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Engages in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates.
• Communicates with attending physicians and house staff to meet specific patient needs.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to handle administrative proceedings.
• Ensures adherence to organizational processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required, Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Three years of operating room nursing experience, including clinical skills and managerial/leadership functions.
• Current California RN License.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Certification preferred.
• Current BLS Card.
• Current ACLS Card.