Director Nursing Perioperative Services
About The Position
The Director Nursing Perioperative Services provides strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for pre-op services, main operating rooms, the post-anesthesia care unit, same day surgery, the GI lab, and sterile processing at St. John’s Regional Medical Center. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality surgical care and optimizing patient outcomes and the overall surgical experience. The director works with senior leadership on strategy and key initiatives and with front-line Perioperative Services leaders to maintain high standards of patient care in fast-paced environments. The role advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators on patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies, and communicates organizational goals to staff to support improved patient experience and exceptional care. Relocation assistance is offered to hires who meet eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (such as a BSN), or equivalent education and experience, and a master’s degree in nursing or a related field (such as MSN, MBA, or MHA).
- At least 3 years of nursing experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experienced leader with a successful track record overseeing surgical services in an acute-care hospital.
- Excellent communication skills, both one-on-one and in front of groups.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for pre-op services, main operating rooms, post-anesthesia care, same day surgery, the GI lab, and sterile processing.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care.
- Work with senior leadership on strategy and key initiatives.
- Partner with front-line Perioperative Services leaders to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies.
- Communicate organizational goals to staff to support improved patient experience and exceptional care.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for hires who meet eligibility requirements.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Annual employer-funded retirement contribution with no employee contribution required.
- No-cost medical coverage for the employee.
- Flexible Time Away program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
