Director Of Perioperative Svcs

PSN Services•Tomball, TX

About The Position

The Director of Perioperative Services supervises the center’s daily clinical operations and manages nursing staff, the operating room, the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and the preoperative area. The Director enforces and monitors established policies and ensures that surgery center staff follow applicable federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures. The role develops, interprets, and enforces nursing standards; integrates nursing policies with organizational policies; and manages human and material resources to support quality patient care and staff growth. The Director coordinates patient flow throughout perioperative services from admission to discharge, serves as a clinical resource for complex care situations and problem-solving, and may provide direct care to surgical patients as needed. The position also oversees cost-effective operations, staff performance and development, timekeeping, scheduling, and related administrative functions.

Requirements

Current and valid registered nurse license.
CPR certification.
At least 5 years of total clinical experience.
At least 2 years of experience in nursing administration or OR management.
Computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
CNOR certification.
Experience in outpatient healthcare operations or similar service environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, interpret, and enforce standards in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, AAAHC, and/or Joint Commission.
Integrate nursing policies with organizational policies.
Manage human and material resources to provide quality patient care and support staff growth and satisfaction.
Ensure staff provide age-specific nursing care appropriate to the patient population and scope of services.
Coordinate patient flow throughout perioperative services from admission to discharge.
Consult on patient care situations requiring advanced competency and knowledge.
Serve as a clinical resource for problem-solving and assist staff with patient-related issues.
Model and develop staff competence in delivering nursing care.
Oversee cost-effective operations, including product evaluation, waste and damage prevention, materials management, patient flow, overtime control, and appropriate staff mix.
Provide safe, quality direct care to surgical patients as needed.
Manage time and attendance for direct reports.
Set goals and expectations, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
Develop staff through mentoring, training, and career development initiatives.
Promote a collaborative and engaging work environment aligned with company values.
Manage conflict and make timely decisions to maintain team focus and performance.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and development conversations.
Approve timecards, schedules, time-off requests, and other administrative HR functions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and safety regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.