Director Perioperative Services - Full time

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

Job summary

Aspen Valley Hospital in Aspen, CO is seeking a Director Perioperative Services to lead Surgery, PACU, Endoscopy, Sterile Processing and Anesthesia Services. You will coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure high-quality patient-centered care and oversee department operations around the clock.

The role requires a BSN, CO RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 5+ years in perioperative leadership plus OR RN experience; MSN/CNOR/PALS and EPIC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license Colorado with ability to obtain prior to start date
• BLS and ACLS required or obtainable on hire
• Minimum 5 years in perioperative leadership and at least 5 years as OR RN
• MSN preferred; CNOR and PALS certifications preferred; EPIC experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Directs care and services for Perioperative Services (Surgery, PACU, SDS, PAT, Sterile Processing, Endoscopy and Anesthesia Services)
• Oversees budgeting, variance analysis, and department planning
• Ensures quality patient-centered care through collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia providers
• Provides 24-hour leadership and staff coordination in a multidisciplinary environment

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Communication

Education

BSN

Colorado RN license

BLS

ACLS

MSN preferred

CNOR preferred

PALS

EPIC experience

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Director Perioperative Services - Full time

About this position

Location: Aspen, CO
Position Type: Full time
Requisition Number: JR102167
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!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.