Director - Perioperative Srevices

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Opelika, AL, is seeking a Director for Perioperative Services to lead surgical departments and ensure optimal patient safety. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience and clinical expertise. This role involves overseeing operations, managing teams, and optimizing surgical processes to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• Proven track record in capital procurement and project management.
• Direct clinical experience in the operating room.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for perioperative departments.
• Ensure high standards of patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Act as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and physicians.

Skills

Leadership

Patient flow optimization

Capital procurement

Multidisciplinary team management

Operating room experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field

Master’s degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

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Responsibilities

• The Director of Perioperative Services provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all perioperative departments, including 15 Operating Rooms, 5 Endoscopy Suites, Perianesthesia Units, Pain Clinic, and Pre-Surgical Clinic. This role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of surgical patient safety, optimizing capacity and throughput, managing capital procurement and utilization, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• The Director serves as the key liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, physicians, and other stakeholders, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Population Served

• Pediatric (29 days - 16 years)
• Young Adult (17 - 40 yrs)
• Middle Adult (40 - 65 yrs)
• Older Adult (66+ yrs)

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience, including significant OR leadership responsibilities
• Direct clinical experience in the operating room as a circulating nurse, scrub, or surgical technologist
• Demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams in high-volume surgical environments
• Strong knowledge of surgical operations, block scheduling, and patient flow optimization
• Proven track record in capital procurement and large-scale operational project management

Licensure/Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in [state of pract

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Preferred Experience

• Experience in academic medical centers or high-volume surgical programs

Preferred Certification

• CNOR or other relevant perioperative certification

Evidence of the organization’s mission is reflected in the statement: East Alabama Medical Center aims for high quality, compassionate health care with strong customer service, quality, and cost management.