Director, Perioperative Quality & Regulatory Education

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Nursing Education and Perioperative Quality leader responsible for designing and delivering education programs across Surgical and Perioperative services, driving quality improvement initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role partners with nursing leadership and clinical teams to advance patient safety, develop metrics, oversee staff development, and uphold MetroHealth’s mission and standards of care across facilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration or related field with a current Ohio nursing license (CNOR preferred).
• Five years of perioperative service experience focused on quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and education.
• Experience with developing/monitoring metrics related to quality and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards (Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate across teams.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and engage staff in quality improvement and education.
• Budgeting, cost analysis, workforce planning, and operational analysis experience.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in perioperative services and healthcare quality.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements nursing education plans and manages continuing education for Surgical and Perioperative health professionals and visiting staff.
• Facilitates professional interactions between nursing, anesthesia and department teams and management levels.
• Provides management oversight to direct and indirect reports within the perioperative quality structure.
• Directs perioperative quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with patient care standards and KPIs.
• Leads development and improvement of systems within Surgical Perioperative Service Lines to maximize outcomes in quality and patient safety.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Collaboration

Budgeting

Operational analysis

Quality improvement

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Nursing Education and Perioperative Quality leader responsible for designing and delivering education programs across Surgical and Perioperative services, driving quality improvement initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

This role partners with nursing leadership and clinical teams to advance patient safety, develop metrics, oversee staff development, and uphold MetroHealth’s mission and standards of care across facilities.