Director, Perioperative Svcs

Job Summary:

Responsible for the 24-hour day-to- day operation and management of the surgical suites, PACU, and SPD, including the supervision and leadership of personnel and the management of fiscal and material resources in both the inpatient and outpatient surgery locations and gastrointestinal procedure suite.  Coordinates and schedules hospital nursing staff according to patient acuity and maintains and monitors staffing records and statistics.  Also responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care and acting as a liaison between the Hospital administration and the staff.  Accountable with the leadership personnel of the hospital for planning and implementation of hospital-wide programs.  Assists Medical Staff and other departments in a team effort to provide safe, preventative, and therapeutic care to the patient.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California RN License
• Current BLS provider card
• CNOR Certification

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
• Master’s degree in related field preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5-10) to ten years of experience in a management role or position of responsibility required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Operating Room required.
• Must be able to circulate surgical procedures as staffing requires.

Knowledge and Skills:

• State and Federal regulations, including Title 22 and all other regulatory requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; budgeting principles and procedures.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of supervisory theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods.
• Ability to manage staff and change through collaborative and positive leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, physicians and patients.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal relationships which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution, and facilitates staff development.
• Skill and knowledge to sustain and evaluate clinical competence for the specific age and type of patient population served.

Equipment:

• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office software use.
• Basic knowledge of equipment use and functions of departments. 
• Knowledge of purchasing selections for equipment needs of departments.
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Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Patient Care:

·         Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

·         Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

·         Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

·         Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

·         Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

·         Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.