Director of Perioperative Services

Overview

Under the direction of the CNO, provides daily and strategic administrative oversight/service line leadership and operational control to patient care units under his/her area of responsibility.  The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for overseeing the staff, finances, and quality in surgical areas (OR, PACU, Sterile Processing), ensuring high-quality, safe patient care and compliance, managing budgets, supplies, equipment, scheduling, performance improvement, and staff development.  The Director of Perioperative Services will provide strong clinical and administrative leadership, including mentoring staff, supporting professional growth, and maintaining top clinical standards, while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other department leaders.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates services for unit(s) regarding operations, nursing practices, short and long term goals, and budgets.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of unlicensed and licensed staff including charge nurses in the unit.   
• Responsible for effective management of operational and staffing matters, problem solving, training, supplies and equipment requisites, performance management, conflict resolution, coaching/disciplinary actions, and hiring/retention of staff.
• Manages quality and effectiveness of care given by staff.
• Advises the CNO of nursing and administrative issues of the unit.
• Ensures compliance with quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes efficient managerial skills and critical thinking in order to optimize expense control.
• Ensures development of subordinates and succession planning.
• Recognizes consequences of decisions to budget.
• Responsible for positive staff morale, management, and low turnover. 
• Prioritizes projects and uses time management to maximize efficiencies.
• Utilizes management process; gather data, identify issue (goal), identify remedy (objectives), implement and monitor to ensure expected results are achieved.
• Ensure standards are established and communicated to staff to ensure effectiveness of the department.
• Clearly identifies the customer(s) they serve and establishes customer service initiatives to ensure ultimate customer service is provided in order to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Works cooperatively/collaboratively with physicians to establish and maintain their practice, clinical requirements, and effectively manage the physician practice needs.
• Promotes communication with attending physicians and house staff to meet specific needs of the patient.
• Works collaboratively with Human Resources to effectively handle administrative proceedings.
• Actively engages in self-improvement and training activities for subordinates to ensure the strategic goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational processes and procedures and adheres to the approved process.  Ensures subordinates follow approved processes and procedures.  
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelors in Nursing required, Masters in Nursing preferred.
• Three years operating room nursing experience to include clinical skills and managerial/leadership functions.

Licenses/Certifications

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