Director of Perioperative Services

Overview

Director of Perioperative Services

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the leadership, direction, and operational oversight of perioperative services including the Operating Room (OR), Ambulatory Surgery, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and workforce engagement.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Surgical Services, Ambulatory Surgery, and PACU departments
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support operational and clinical goals
• Lead staffing, workforce development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and patient safety initiatives
• Lead departmental performance improvement activities and quality initiatives
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and resource utilization
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource regarding nursing practice, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
• At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
• Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.
• Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $ to $ on an annualized basis.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here:

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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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