Director of Perioperative Services

Director of Perioperative Services

AHMC Health Care

Under the direction of the CNO, the Director of Perioperative Services provides daily and strategic administrative oversight, service line leadership, and operational control to patient care units under their area of responsibility. The Director oversees staff, finances, and quality in surgical areas (OR, PACU, Sterile Processing), ensuring high-quality, safe patient care and compliance. Responsibilities include managing budgets, supplies, equipment, scheduling, performance improvement, and staff development.

Strong clinical and administrative leadership, mentoring staff, supporting professional growth, and maintaining top clinical standards are expected while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other department leaders.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. Employees are expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with Core Values and support the strategic plan and Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

• Plan, direct, and coordinate services for unit(s) regarding operations, nursing practices, short- and long-term goals, and budgets.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of unlicensed and licensed staff including charge nurses in the unit.
• Effectively manage operational and staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching/disciplinary actions, and hiring/retention of staff.
• Manage quality and effectiveness of care given by staff.
• Advise the CNO of nursing and administrative issues of the unit.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize efficient managerial skills and critical thinking to optimize expense control.
• Ensure development of subordinates and succession planning.
• Recognize consequences of decisions on the budget.
• Maintain positive staff morale, management, and low turnover.
• Prioritize projects and use time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Utilize management process; gather data, identify goals, identify remedy, and implement and monitor to ensure expected results are achieved.
• Ensure standards are established and communicated to staff for effective departmental performance.
• Identify customers served and establish customer service initiatives to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Work cooperatively/collaboratively with physicians to establish and maintain clinical requirements and effectively manage physician practice needs.
• Promote communication with attending physicians and house staff to meet specific patient needs.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to effectively handle administrative proceedings.
• Engage in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to meet strategic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate understanding of organizational processes and procedures and adhere to approved processes.
• Ensure subordinates follow approved processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s in Nursing required, Master’s in Nursing preferred.
• Three years operating room nursing experience, including clinical skills and managerial/leadership functions.

• Current California RN License.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Certification preferred.
• Current BLS Card.
• Current ACLS Card.

• Director

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Hospitals and Health Care