Director, Surgical and Procedural Services

The Director, Perioperative Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all facets of Perioperative Services, including Main OR, Belle harbor OR and GI & Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, ACU, PACU, and Anesthesia and etc. This role is responsible for directing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across two sites to ensure the delivery of safe, high-value, quality patient care. The Director partners closely with physicians, medical staff, and hospital leadership to advance operational excellence, promote innovation, and support growth across all related service areas.

• Provide administrative and nursing leadership to interdisciplinary teams across two campuses and affiliates.
• Participate in system-sponsored nursing and operational initiatives; help establish goals and standards to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with physicians, leaders, and staff to drive collaboration and resolve operational challenges.
• Lead strategic planning around Perioperative Services in collaboration with senior leadership, addressing both short- and long-term business, operational, and capital priorities.
• Establish policies and procedures to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Manage operating and capital budgets; ensure financial goals are achieved and variances are systematically addressed.
• Optimize patient access, throughput, block utilization, asset management, and performance improvement using data‑driven approaches.
• Support and develop Directors and managers to enhance team engagement, development, and succession planning.
• Implement operational governance and streamlined decision‑making to efficiently execute growth strategies and maintain marketplace competitiveness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Master’s degree in Nursing (strongly preferred)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in VA or multi‑state/compact license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.

• Minimum of 5 years of recent, relevant Healthcare Leadership experience required
• 8-10 years of Healthcare Leadership strongly preferred
• Experience leading large, distributed, multi‑disciplinary clinical teams preferred.

• Strong clinical proficiency and capacity to coordinate care consistent with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of clinical operations, workflows, and their impact on system‑wide performance.
• Expertise in healthcare regulatory requirements, accreditation, and compliance.
• Awareness of emerging trends and regulatory changes affecting perioperative operations.
• Demonstrated business acumen, with the ability to set and achieve both long‑ and short‑term strategic objectives.
• Credible leadership presence, with excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with multiple care delivery models and continuous quality improvement methodologies.
• Collaborative skills to build effective relationships and consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Proven problem‑solving skills, with ability to resolve complex issues.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Financial planning and budgeting experience within the healthcare environment.
• Ability to manage and achieve results through indirect resources and in fast‑paced, changing settings.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, respecting cultural and linguistic differences.
• Flexibility and adaptability to drive and embrace organizational change.