Director of Perioperative Services

We are seeking an experienced Director of Perioperative Services to provide strategic and operational leadership across surgical and procedural services at an acute-care hospital. The ideal candidate will oversee Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op/Same Day Surgery, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), GI/Endoscopy, and Central Sterile Processing operations.

• Improve OR scheduling, patient flow, room turnover, staffing, and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, including DNV/TJC, CMS, OSHA, and infection prevention requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and medical staff.
• Lead organizational change, improve staff engagement, and promote a culture of accountability and patient safety.
• Monitor performance metrics, conduct staff rounding, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  Promote compassionate, patient-centered care and high-quality clinical outcomes.

• Clinical nursing experience in an acute-care hospital, including meaningful perioperative/OR experience.
• Progressive leadership experience, including manager- or director-level responsibility in perioperative services.
• Previous Operating Room nursing experience required; circulating experience or similar hands‑on perioperative experience strongly preferred.
• Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to obtain an LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire.

• CNOR
• NE-BC or NEA-BC