Director, Perioperative & Procedural Services Operations

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Director, Perioperative & Procedural Services Clinical Operations to provide leadership across preop clinics, ORs, procedural rooms, pre/post units and sterile processing.

You will drive quality, PI initiatives, staffing plans, budgets and Lean improvements, ensuring high-value, patient-centered care and alignment with organizational goals. This role requires RN licensure in Kansas and 3+ years in perioperative management.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• Bachelor's degree required in nursing or healthcare field.
• Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.
• 3+ years of perioperative and/or procedural services management experience.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Kansas.
• Strong communication skills across professional levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with quality improvement techniques and Lean methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs clinical oversight of perioperative departments (preop clinics, ORs, procedural rooms, pre/post units, sterile processing).
• Manages staffing, resources, and space; guides teams toward efficient operations.
• Oversees budgets and capital planning; drives Lean and PI initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Lean methodologies

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Director, Perioperative & Procedural Services Clinical Operations to provide leadership across preop clinics, ORs, procedural rooms, pre/post units and sterile processing.

You will drive quality, PI initiatives, staffing plans, budgets and Lean improvements, ensuring high-value, patient-centered care and alignment with organizational goals. This role requires RN licensure in Kansas and 3+ years in perioperative management.