Administrative Director-Perioperative Services and Sterile Processing, Riley Children`s Hospital

Administrative Director – Perioperative Services and Sterile Processing, Riley Children’s Hospital

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Riley Children’s Health leadership team in the role of Administrative Director – Perioperative Services and Sterile Processing.

The Director provides strategic leadership, administrative decision‑making and long‑term planning for IU Health Perioperative Services and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures the efficient and effective use of personnel, materials, and financial resources to support high‑quality patient care.

• Establish department policy, direction, and accountability for outcomes.
• Lead integration of perioperative and SPD services in collaboration with hospital leadership, physicians, and emerging delivery systems.
• Serve as an advisor to metroplex facilities on SPD operations and best practices.
• Maintain 24‑hour accountability for departmental performance and service delivery.

Reports to:

Vice President – Chief Operating Officer, Riley Children’s Health

• Master of Nursing or related fields (e.g. Public Health; Health Administration; Business Administration).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life‑support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient‑care policies.
• Extensive nursing and leadership experience, typically gained through seven to ten years of progressive service.
• In‑depth understanding of the Career Advancement Program and the ability to articulate the nursing professional practice model and all nursing programs.
• Effective communicator and collaborator with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Build and promote strong working relationships with all teams throughout the department.
• In‑depth knowledge of state and national regulatory agency guidelines.
• Will lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Direct accountability for the management and utilization of resources.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.