Director of Perioperative Services

## Director of Perioperative Services Apply:
101 Dates Drive, Ithaca:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R3959453
** About Cayuga Health
** Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca;
Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong.  At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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*** Director, Perioperative Services
*** The Director of Perioperative Services provides strategic, operational, financial, and clinical leadership for perioperative departments across Cayuga Medical Center's main campus, including the Operating Room, Pre/Post-Operative Care, Preadmission Testing, Surgery Scheduling, and Sterile Processing. This role is accountable for improving patient safety, quality outcomes, staff engagement, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth strategies.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

**** Lead daily operations of perioperative services departments, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and achievement of service line goals.
* Develop and execute strategic initiatives, performance improvement plans, and operational standards to enhance patient outcomes, throughput, satisfaction, and financial performance.
* Partner with physicians, clinical leaders, and executive leadership to establish performance metrics, optimize surgical services, and improve access and resource utilization.
* Direct recruitment, retention, development, and performance management of perioperative leaders and staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
* Oversee departmental budgets, capital planning, productivity monitoring, and regulatory preparedness, serving as a key leader during accreditation and compliance reviews.
*** Required

Skills and Experience:

**** Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
* Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience with a focus on surgical or perioperative services.
* Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership experience within surgical services or perioperative operations.
* Minimum 3 years of experience managing budgets, productivity, staffing, quality metrics, and regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting.
*** Preferred

Skills and Experience:

**** Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
* AORN, CASC, or other healthcare leadership certification preferred.
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