Director of Perioperative Services

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 152,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement (403(b))

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension St. Agnes in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead Surgical Services. This role directs clinical activities, develops care plans, and ensures operations stay within budget while maintaining high-quality patient care.

The position requires an RN license, a BSN (Master's preferred), and leadership experience in surgical services. The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians and administration to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• BLS certification required before hire/date of transfer.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience; 2 years leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals aligned with healthcare requirements.
• Directs clinical activities including patient assessment, care plan development, and patient visits.
• Prepares and monitors budgets for the nursing area.
• Coordinates and directs internal and external audits.
• Collaborates with physicians and directors to streamline operations and optimize resources.
• Removes obstacles to achieve clinical quality, service excellence and financial targets.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Leadership/management

Budgeting

Audits

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore , Maryland

• Facility: Ascension St. Agnes

• Department: Surgical Services

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.

• Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.

• Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that the assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.

• Coordinates and directs internal and externally-driven audits.

• Works collaboratively with physicians, administration and directors to develop streamlined operations where equipment, supplies and staff are utilized efficiently and resourcefully.

• Removes obstacles to achieving clinical quality, service excellence and financial effectiveness targets.

• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• OR experience

• Director level leadership experience in surgical services

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Min Salary: 152084.12

Max Salary 214706.37