Director Nursing Perioperative Services

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Director of Nursing Perioperative Services at French Hospital Medical Center – a 98‑bed hospital located in San Luis Obispo.

We are offering a sign‑on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary. The role oversees daily operations of the Operating Room (OR), Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing. Responsibilities include supporting Nurse Managers and front‑line leaders, developing and managing budget, resource allocation, and strategy, and identifying process improvements to enhance patient experience. Expertise in surgical services, including CVOR and a Hybrid suite with Da Vinci Robot, and support for cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic, general, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, gynecology and neuro/orthopaedic spine services is required.

• Sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Annual performance‑based bonus program
• Employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed)
• Medical benefits for employee at no payroll deduction
• 23 days PTO accrued annually
• 12 days sick leave accrued annually

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent;
  Master’s degree in nursing or other related field (MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience.

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in California
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

French Hospital Medical Center, San Luis Obispo, CA – named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics. Recognized for cardiac, orthopaedic, GI services and a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Part of Dignity Health’s Southern California division and a member of Common Spirit Health.

$72.88 – $108.42 per hour