Director of Nursing - Perioperative & Surgical Services

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Competitive compensation & PTO

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services to provide administrative and operational oversight across Operating Rooms, PACU, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pre-Admission Testing, GI Lab, and Central Sterile Processing.

This leadership role shapes nursing quality programs, aligns with regulatory standards, and partners with medical staff to improve care outcomes while coaching teams and driving performance improvement

Qualifications

BSN required; Master’s preferred in Nursing, Healthcare, or Administration.
Active RN license in District of Columbia; CNOR or CSSM preferred.
Minimum 5 years in perioperative and central sterile processing leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational oversight for perioperative services.
Collaborate with medical staff to drive clinical direction and care management.
Develop and implement quality programs aligned with regulations.
Oversee accreditation and regulatory standards and performance improvement initiatives.
Coach and support teams; promote professional behavior and teamwork.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Director of Nursing - Perioperative Services to include Cardiac Cath Lab, Central Sterile Processing, and Gastrointestinal Lab

Our ideal candidate will provide administrative and operational oversight for Peri-Operative Services to include, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Pre Admission Testing, Gastrointestinal Lab, and Central Sterile Processing. In collaboration with the medical staff, this role will provide clinical direction and manage activities related to the care management of the population served.

Responsible for nursing quality programs that are outcome oriented and will develop and implement programs/plans in accordance with government regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements that effectively utilize resources to reach the organizations short- and long-term strategic goals/objectives/mission.

Oversees programs to ensure adherence to accreditation and regulatory standards

Develop and implement goals, objectives, and policies/ procedures for assigned service areas to support the overall provision of care and optimize patient outcomes. Collaborate with the administrative team to identify growth opportunities within the assigned service areas. This includes, but not limited to managing operational efficiencies, optimizing physician relationships, and overseeing quality performance improvement initiatives. Provide coaching and support to team and staff. Serves as a role model in championing professional behavior, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center Employee You Will Be Part Of An Exceptional Team With The Following Benefit Offerings

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

BSN required. Master’s in Nursing, Healthcare or Administration preferred.
BLS, ALS required.
5 years or more in Perioperative and Central Sterile Processing leadership.
Active RN License (District of Columbia), CSSM preferred, CNOR preferred.

Skills

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to adapt to multiple changing priorities
Ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the patient values in clinical decision making

EEO Statement

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