Director, Perioperative Services

Rokos Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital in California seeks a Director of Perioperative Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for perioperative and surgical services, including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI/Endoscopy, and Central Sterile Processing.

You will oversee ~150 FTEs and 3 managers, partnering with CNO, surgeons, anesthesia, and hospital leaders to improve efficiency, quality, safety and staff engagement while guiding meaningful cultural change.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute‑care hospital, including meaningful perioperative/OR experience.
• At least three to five years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative services.
• Prior OR nursing experience required; circulating experience or similar hands‑on perioperative background strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Valley Presbyterian Hospital's perioperative and surgical services.
• Oversee the Operating Room, Pre-Op/Same Day Surgery, PACU, GI/Endoscopy, Central Sterile Processing.
• Manage approximately 150 FTEs and three managers, driving quality, safety, and engagement outcomes.
• Partner with CNO, surgeons, anesthesia, medical staff, and leadership to improve OR efficiency and create a culture of accountability.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Perioperative leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nursing/Healthcare Administration

Job description

Valley Presbyterian Hospital (VPH) is a 350-bed, full-service, stand-alone, not-for-profit acute-care community hospital located in Van Nuys, California. The hospital is recognized as a Cardiac ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center, Primary Stroke Center, and Pediatric Medical Center, with a designated Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP). Fully accredited by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, VPH employs approximately 1,700 staff and 250 physicians and generates about $500 million in annual revenue.

Serving one of the most diverse and underserved communities in the San Fernando Valley, VPH is deeply committed to caring for its community, supporting its people and maintaining its familial culture. As a mission-driven, independent institution, VPH is nimble in its operations and continuously seeks innovative ways to improve the patient and employee experience. The leadership team fosters a highly collaborative, relationship-driven culture where accountability and kindness are equally valued. The hospital continues to invest in operational excellence and its people to ensure long‑term sustainability, quality, and access for its community.

The Position

Director, Perioperative Services

Reporting to Tamre Del Valle, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, the Clinical Director of

Perioperative Services will provide strategic and operational leadership for Valley Presbyterian

Hospital's perioperative and surgical services. This leader will oversee the Operating Room, Pre-

Op/Same Day Surgery, PACU, GI/Endoscopy, Central Sterile Processing, with responsibility for

approximately 150 FTEs and three managers.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead and reshape a critical clinical service line at an

independent community hospital. The Director will partner closely with the CNO, surgeons,anesthesia, medical staff, and hospital leadership to improve OR efficiency, strengthen quality and safety, enhance physician and staff engagement, and build a sustainable culture of

accountability and evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands‑on leader who is willing to be in the OR suite, learn current workflows, identify improvement

opportunities, and guide the department through meaningful operational and cultural change.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute‑care hospital, including meaningful perioperative/OR experience.
• At least three to five years of progressive leadership experience, including manager and/or director-level responsibility in perioperative services.
• Prior OR nursing experience required; circulating experience or similar hands‑on perioperative background strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; BSN preferred. Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field required.
• Current BLS certification and LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire required. CNOR and/or NE-BC/NEA-BC preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational improvement, influence physicians, build teams, and drive quality, safety, and engagement outcomes.

Compensation

For the selected candidate, a complete and competitive compensation package will be offered which includes salary target of $225k+/- dependent upon experience, with incentive comp up to 15% of base, deferred compensation, a full suite of benefits, and relocation assistance.