Director Nursing Perioperative Services

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual performance-based bonus

Employer-funded retirement contributed

No-cost medical coverage

Flexible Time Away program

Job summary

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing Perioperative Services to provide strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight across operating rooms, PACU, pre-op services and SPD. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive high-quality surgical care and optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will advise medical staff and department heads, communicating goals and best practices while leading a team through change and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience plus Master's degree in nursing or related field (MSN/MBA/MHA).
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience.
• Requires RN license in CA and BLS.
• Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for OR, PACU, pre-operative services and SPD.
• Partner with Sr. Leadership and front-line leaders to maintain high standards of patient care in fast-paced environments.
• Advise medical staff and administrators on patient care and clinical best practices; communicate organizational goals to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in nursing or related field (MSN/MBA/MHA)

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Director Nursing Perioperative Services at Methodist Hospital, you will be a central figure providing strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for all aspects of our operating rooms, post‑anesthesia care unit (PACU), pre‑operative services, and sterile processing (SPD), ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high‑quality surgical care. You will play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing the overall surgical experience.

Every day, you will work with Sr. Leadership on strategy and key initiatives, and work with front‑line leaders in Perioperative Services to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast paced environments. You will advise medical staff, other department heads, and administrators in matters related to patient care, clinical best practices, and strategies. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the staff as we constantly seek to better serve our community by improving patient experience and delivering exceptional care.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced leader, with a track record of success overseeing surgical services for an acute‑care Hospital. You must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one‑on‑one and in front of groups. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs.

We are offering *relocation assistance* to all hires who meet relocation eligibility requirements.

• Additional incentives* for this position include an *annual performance‑based bonus *program, annual *employer‑funded retirement contribution* (no employee contribution required), *no‑cost medical coverage* for the employee, and a *Flexible Time Away *program.
• Job Requirements*Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other‑related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience required.

Required Licensure

• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

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Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center.

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*Pay Range*

$80.17 - $119.26 /hour