RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading one of New England's premier surgical programs
- Driving operational excellence, patient safety, and quality outcomes
- Partnering with renowned surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing leaders, and executive leadership
- Influencing strategic growth initiatives and future surgical services
- Developing and mentoring the next generation of perioperative leaders
- Creating an environment where patients, physicians, and staff thrive
- Provide Strategic Leadership
- Lead the overall operations of Operating Room Nursing and Anesthesia Technician services for Baystate Medical Center and Chestnut Surgery Center.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, physician partners, and leaders across Baystate Health to advance system-wide perioperative initiatives.
- Develop long-term strategic plans that support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Forecast future service needs, emerging technologies, and resource requirements to support expanding surgical volumes.
- Drive Operational Excellence Ensure efficient management of staffing, scheduling, equipment, and surgical resources.
- Oversee departmental budgets while maximizing operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Implement Lean principles and evidence-based process improvement initiatives to optimize workflow and patient throughput.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement using AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice.
- Champion Quality & Patient Safety Promote a culture where safety, quality, and exceptional patient experiences are the foundation of every decision.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with surgeons, anesthesia teams, nursing leaders, office managers, and scheduling coordinators to optimize surgical workflow and daily operations.
- Serve as a system-wide leader for conflict resolution and Culture of Safety initiatives.
- Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams Inspire, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, nurses, and technical staff.
- Foster employee engagement, professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.
- Support talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.
- Build an inclusive environment where teamwork, innovation, and respect flourish.
- Ensure Regulatory Excellence Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards, including: The Joint Commission (TJC) Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) OSHA Other applicable regulatory agencies
- Oversee development, implementation, and communication of perioperative policies and procedures.
- Build Strong Partnerships Collaborate with physician leadership, executive teams, vendors, and interdisciplinary departments to advance surgical services.
- Support facility expansion, renovation projects, equipment planning, and capital initiatives.
- Participate in value analysis and vendor negotiations to ensure high-value care and operational efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree, required
- Licensed RN in MA
- BLS CPR through American Heart Association
- Certified Nurse Operating Room- Competency & Credentialing Institute
- 3 years of experience in Surgical Services, preferably Operating Room nursing required
- 3 years of experience in a leadership role, preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience working in a large, high-volume operating room environment strongly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of perioperative operations and Operating Room workflows
- Experience leading multidisciplinary surgical teams
- Expertise in Lean methodology, process improvement, and operational excellence
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and performance metrics
- Experience with vendor management, contract negotiations, and capital planning
- Ability to lead organizational change and complex projects
- Strong business planning and strategic leadership skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Experience with Cerner and Microsoft Office applications preferred
Education: Masters Degree (Required)
Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency and Credentialing InstituteCompetency and Credentialing InstituteCompetency and Credentialing Institute, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts
LOCATION
759 Chestnut St. Springfield, MA
COMPENSATION
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $158,371.00 - $182,041.00 - $215,342.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Baystate Health
Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield