Director of Perioperative Services

Location: Baltimore, Maryland. Facility: Ascension St. Agnes. Department: Surgical Services. Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
• Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
• Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that the assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
• Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.
• Removes obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted); Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• Work Experience: 5 years of experience required; 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required; 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Additional Preferences: OR experience; Director level leadership experience in surgical services.

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.