Director of Perioperative Services, Los Angeles, CA, (IK)
About The Position
A large, rapidly growing Southern California hospital is seeking a Director of Perioperative Services to lead OR, PACU, ASC, GI, and SPD operations. This is a comprehensive, multi-specialty facility recognized with an “A” grade in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a powerhouse CNO and executive team known for collaboration, transparency, and clinical excellence. The CNO— a dynamic, values-driven leader who previously worked in consulting —has helped shape a culture rooted in accountability, equity, and shared vision. She partners closely with a seasoned CEO from a for-profit system (HCA) who understands operational discipline while championing high-quality patient care. Together, they have built a strong, clinically-focused leadership team that empowers department leaders to drive meaningful change. This is the ideal opportunity for a seasoned California Perioperative Director (or a strong, ambitious Manager ready to step up ) who can hit the ground running, shift culture toward collaboration, and standardize processes across service lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
- Current California RN license, BLS, and Fire Card.
- 5+ years of recent perioperative leadership in an acute hospital setting.
- Strong understanding of AORN standards, CMS compliance, and regulatory readiness.
- Proven ability to lead diverse surgical teams through culture change and process improvement.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- A team player with the credibility and confidence to partner effectively with surgeons and executives.
- Hospital experience
- Perioperative experience
- RN
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide operational and clinical leadership for OR, PACU, ASC, GI Lab, and SPD.
- Standardize policies, processes, and perioperative workflows across departments.
- Build a culture of teamwork, transparency, and equitable collaboration between nursing, physicians, and support teams.
- Partner with infection prevention and environmental services to ensure compliance with AORN, ASHRAE, CMS, and National Patient Safety Goals.
- Oversee budgets, staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to ensure efficiency and ROI.
- Collaborate with physicians to improve block utilization, robot use, and pre-surgical readiness (H&P, labs, patient prep).
- Mentor managers and staff to foster accountability, innovation, and shared ownership.
Benefits
- Full-time Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Interview Travel Reimbursed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
