Director Nursing Perioperative Services

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Cruz, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Director Nursing Perioperative Services at Dominican Hospital, you will be responsible for Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and SPD. Every day, you will direct the operations, work with Senior Leadership and the Nurse Manager Periop on key initiatives, and work with other front-line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast paced environments. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional care. To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced leader, with a track record of success overseeing Perioperative or Women's services for an acute-care Hospital. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience.
• Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

• Track record of success overseeing Perioperative or Women's services for an acute-care Hospital.
• Competent and confident with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and SPD.
• Work with Senior Leadership and the Nurse Manager Periop on key initiatives.
• Collaborate with other front-line leaders to ensure high standards of patient care in fast-paced environments.
• Advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators on patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies.
• Communicate organizational goals to staff to improve patient experience and deliver exceptional care.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Annual employer-funded retirement contribution (no employee contribution required)
• No-cost medical coverage for the employee
• Flexible Time Away program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director