Director Perioperative Services - Ambulatory Care Administration - Full time

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 148,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Healthcare coverage as low as $46 per月

PTO up to 22 days in first year

Retirement contributions 457b/401a

Housing assistance

Discounted ski passes

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is seeking a Director Perioperative Services to lead the Ambulatory Care Administration department. You will oversee Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy and more, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure high‑quality patient care.

The role includes budgeting, staff leadership, and a commitment to 24‑hour department oversight. Colorado RN with BSN and 5+ years in perioperative management preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Unrestricted RN license in Colorado (or ability to obtain before start date).
• BLS may be obtained upon hire.
• ACLS certification is required.
• At least five years of perioperative management experience.
• At least five years as an OR RN.

Responsibilities

• Directs care and services for Perioperative Services (Surgery, PACU, SDS, PAT, Sterile Processing, Endoscopy and Anesthesia Services).
• Coordinates, communicates and collaborates with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Plans, organizes, leads and coaches perioperative staff on a 24-hour basis and manages annual department budgeting and variance analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Director Perioperative Services within the Ambulatory Care Administration department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift

Salary

Compensation Range

$148,000.00 - $237,000.00 Eligible new hires may qualify for a sign on bonus up to $15,000.

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• At least five years of experience in a perioperative management role.
• At least five years of experience as an OR Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• CNOR Certification preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Experience with EPIC preferred.
• Experience in Sterile Processing

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Directs care and services for Perioperative Services (Surgery, PACU, SDS, PAT, Sterile Processing, Endoscopy and Anesthesia Services). Ensures a high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating, communicating, and collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers. Administrative responsibilities include planning, organizing, leading, coaching and coordinating the overall work of the perioperative services staff within the department on a 24-hour basis in order to provide quality patient-centered care. Responsibilities also include preparation of and accountability for annual budget for the department as well as variance analysis as requested. Promotes departmental and inter-departmental teamwork and respect. Assists in direct patient care if needed to staff the department.

What To Love

Aspen Valley Health has earned numerous accolades and awards, which are a tribute to the tradition of high-tech, high-touch care we provide for our patients.

What We Offer

Our comprehensive benefits package can be viewed here.

• Continuing education, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Healthcare as low as $46 per month, plus an additional 50% off of all AVH services for you AND your family!
• All preventative services covered at 100%, zero copay.
• Virtual and robust mental health resources available.
• Earn up to 22 days PTO within your first year. Rollover what you don’t use.
• Bereavement Leave that covers miscarriages, extended family, and pets.
• Robust Paid Medical and Family Leave. Weeks 1-6 are paid at 100% for parental or personal illness/injury.
• You will be automatically enrolled into the 457b plan at 6% to kick start your retirement savings.
• In addition, AVH matches 50% of your 457b contributions up to a max of 3% of earnings each pay period into our 401a plan.
• In lieu of Social Security, AVH contributes 7.5% of your annual salary each year to the Cash Balance Pension Plan. This means you are no longer paying social security taxes out of your paycheck! (Your take home will be much higher!)
• Housing assistance - We provide resources to establish roots in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Discounted ski passes!
• Transportation discounts and carpool incentives.

Environment And Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” - Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

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