Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO, the Director of Perioperative Services coordinates and supervises the activities of the Operating Room, Same Day Surgery, PACU, OR Scheduling, and Central Sterile. The Director is responsible to provide leadership, accountability and management of all staff. Directs, collaborates with and evaluates all assigned staff to ensure safe, effective, efficient, quality care. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain knowledge of current and best practices in the clinical and management operations to ensure optimal care of the patient. This position is key to support and contribute to the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery.

Why Choose Littleton Regional Healthcare? Position Perks & Extras:

• Market leader in compensation and benefits!
• Generous vacation accrual! Start earning time off your first day, up to 6 weeks of ETO, depending on the position.
• Exceptional patient-to-staff ratios.
• Excellent work/life balance, with abundant recreational opportunities.
• Enjoy no income or sales tax in New Hampshire.

Responsibilities:

• Directs, collaborates with and evaluates all assigned staff to ensure safe, effective, efficient, quality care.

• Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and the community.
• Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs.
• Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling personnel in the Operating Room, Same Day Surgery, PACU, and Central Sterile.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of personnel.
• Provides support to the staff and functions as a clinical resource.
• Creates and monitors the capital and operational budget and makes adjustments as necessary to meet projections.
• Facilitates educational needs of staff within each unit and assists in developing professional growth plans of the staff.
• Facilitates efficient patient flow and work processes in all areas of responsibility.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire or a Compact State.
• Five years direct clinical experience in an operating room required.
• BSN or commensurate years of experience required. Leadership experience strongly desired.
• Masters degree preferred.

Note: This listing is meant to provide general details of the position. A full position description is available from Littleton Regional Healthcare Human Resources upon request.

Position: Director, Perioperative Services
Area of Interest: Surgical Services
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 / 40 hrs/week
Shift: Days

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About Littleton Regional Healthcare

Littleton Regional Healthcare offers a fast-paced and challenging environment where commitment to the patient provides a positive, supportive, and inviting atmosphere. As the market leader in compensation and benefits in our region, we are proud to invest in our most important asset – our people. We recruit the best to provide the best. Our 25-bed critical access hospital in the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire offers a place to build a distinguished career in healthcare and much more. It’s a place to build a life and a future for yourself and your family. Join the leading healthcare organization in northern New Hampshire! Proudly serving the North Country of New Hampshire and the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont since 1907.

As the desired vacation setting, the area offers some of the most beautiful scenery and natural wonders in America. Littleton offers year-round recreation, including hiking, fishing, golf, skiing, snowmobiling, tax-free shopping, no state income taxes, a convenient location between Boston and Montreal, and elite schools. This is why Littleton, New Hampshire, was voted one of America's 10 top small towns!

Benefits at Littleton Regional Healthcare

All full-time employees are eligible for health (including domestic partner), dental, vision, and life insurance and retirement with employer contribution, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and other benefits.