Director of Perioperative Services & Sterile Processing

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 139,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a Director of Operating Room (OR), Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing Services to lead the OR and Sterile Processing teams in a Level I trauma center. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance across pediatric and adult cases.

You will drive clinical operations, quality initiatives, and system-wide standardization while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and outcomes in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's preferred for leadership
• RN licensure in Rhode Island; CNOR preferred
• Experience leading perioperative services and Sterile Processing in large hospitals
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes
• Proven track record in staffing, budgets, and process improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of OR, Endoscopy and Sterile Processing Services
• Develop staffing plans and oversee recruitment
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and clinical pathways
• Monitor regulatory compliance and infection control protocols
• Drive system-wide standardization and collaboration across facilities

Skills

Leadership experience

Perioperative operations

Staff development

Quality improvement

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration

RN licensure in RI

CNOR certification

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI is seeking a Director of Operating Room (OR), Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing Services to lead the OR and Sterile Processing teams in a Level I trauma center. You will oversee staffing, scheduling, and performance across pediatric and adult cases.

You will drive clinical operations, quality initiatives, and system-wide standardization while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and outcomes in a high-demand environment.