Dir Perioperative Services

The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for the strategic operational and financial management of surgical services including the Operating Room (OR) PostAnesthesia Care Unit (PACU) PreOp and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures high quality patient care regulatory compliance efficiency in surgical operations and collaboration with physicians staff and hospital leadership to drive excellence in perioperative services.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned):
Leadership & Operations Management:
Provide leadership and oversight for all perioperative services including the Operating Room PACU PreOp and Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
Develop and implement policies procedures and best practices to enhance efficiency patient safety and quality outcomes.
Ensure proper coordination between perioperative services and other hospital departments for seamless patient care.
Lead initiatives to optimize Operating Room utilization case scheduling and turnover times while maintaining highquality care.

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Oversight:
Ensure compliance with sterilization decontamination and infection prevention standards (CDPH Joint Commission and CMS guidelines).
Oversee instrument and equipment reprocessing to ensure availability for surgical cases.
Implement best practices for SPD workflow inventory management and staff training to maintain operational efficiency.
Financial; Budgetary Management:
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for perioperative services and SPD.
Identify opportunities for cost containment and revenue growth while maintaining quality care.
Oversee surgical supply chain management equipment procurement and vendor negotiations.
Quality Safety Compliance:
Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards (CDPH Joint Commission CMS OSHA and other health regulations).
Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety infection control and surgical outcomes.
Monitor clinical performance metrics patient satisfaction scores and efficiency benchmarks implementing corrective actions as needed.
Staff Development; Engagement:
Recruit train and mentor nursing SPD and surgical staff to ensure high performance and job satisfaction.
Foster a collaborative and accountable work culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
Develop and oversee continuing education and competency programs for perioperative and SPD staff.
Collaboration; Physician Relations:
Work closely with surgeons anesthesiologists and nursing leadership to enhance surgical services and improve patient outcomes.
Address physician concerns and facilitate OR efficiency block scheduling and case volume growth.
Act as a liaison between administration and surgical teams to align operational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters degree (MSN MHA MBA) preferred.
Minimum of 23 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative services including sterile processing.
Strong knowledge of surgical operations sterilization processes and regulatory requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:
CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or CSSM (Certified Surgical Services Manager) preferred.
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) certification for sterile processing oversight preferred.
Current RN license required.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
Expertise in perioperative workflows surgical case management and SPD operations.
Strong leadership problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
Knowledge of Epic Cerner or other OR scheduling and documentation systems.
Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills with physicians staff and hospital leadership.

AHMC Seton Medical Center is a 377 bed hospital facility serving the San Mateo County and San Francisco County areas.