Director Nursing Perioperative Services

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus program

Employer-funded retirement

No-cost medical coverage for employee

Flexible Time Away program

Job summary

Dominican Hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing Perioperative Services to lead Surgical Services, Pre-Op, PACU, GI and SPD. You will direct daily operations, collaborate with senior leadership and Nurse Manager Periop on initiatives, and communicate goals to staff to improve patient care in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires an experienced leader with a proven track record in perioperative or women's services within an acute-care hospital, plus exceptional communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience; Master's degree in nursing or related field (MSN/MBA/MHA) is required.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience.
• Current California RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI and SPD.
• Direct operations and partner with senior leadership and perioperative nurse managers on initiatives.
• Advise medical staff and department leaders on patient care, clinical best practices and strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Nursing experience

Education

BSN

MSN or higher

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Director Nursing Perioperative Services at Dominican Hospital, you will be responsible for Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and SPD. Every day, you will direct the operations, work with Senior Leadership and the Nurse Manager Periop on key initiatives, and work with other front-line leaders 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 Perioperative or Women's services for an acute-care Hospital. To thrive in this role, 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

• 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 of two (2) years of leadership experience required.

Required Licensure

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

*Pay Range*

$87.46 - $130.10 /hour