Interim OR Director

Surgical Directions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 179,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgical Directions in Portland, OR seeks an Interim OR Director to oversee perioperative services, financial performance, and physician relationships. The role requires strong OR leadership across multiple perioperative departments, staff oversight, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will mentor teams, partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists, coordinate schedules, control costs, and drive patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in the applicable placement state.
• BSN required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• CNOR certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical & operational oversight of perioperative services.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and capital equipment within OR.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative leadership.
• Mentor and develop OR, PACU, and sterile processing teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Independence

Education

RN license

BSN

CNOR certification

Job description

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Interim OR Director

Contract Labor Interim Other Contractor - 1099 Portland, OR, US

$192,000.00 To $240,000.00 Annually

Surgical Directions is the country’s premier procedural health tech-enabled services company. We provide consulting, leadership, and technology solutions that power the future of procedural and anesthesia care. We have partnered with over 400 clients across the country and consistently deliver exceptional results. We instill realistic and lasting change via our peer-to-peer collaboration, clinical and analytics expertise, and proven methodologies that effectively challenge the status quo.

We support our clients and our employees through these core values:

• Build trust
• Empower all
• Demonstrate respect
• Be accountable
• Celebrate success

We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of procedural care.

The Operating Room Director provides oversight of perioperative services, financial performance, physician relationships, leadership development, and organizational initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong OR leadership and experience overseeing multiple perioperative departments or facilities. This role manages clinical and support staff, oversees departmental budgets, ensures compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards, and collaborates closely with surgeons and executive leadership to optimize surgical throughput and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Oversight

• Coordinate surgical schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize delays
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, and infection control standards
• Monitor patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities
• Develop and enforce OR policies, procedures, and clinical protocols
• Conduct chart audits, incident reviews, and corrective action
• Maintain high standards of perioperative care, infection control, and patient safety protocols
• Assist w/hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing competency training for OR, PACU, and sterile processing teams.
• Ensure that collaboration occurs between the physician leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and peri-op leadership
• Support the site’s efforts in collaboration with Human Resources to secure a perioperative director
• Partner with surgeons and anesthesiologists to streamline block times, case scheduling, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide oversight of OR hours and staffing to meet surgeons’ requirements and striving to minimize overtime
• Mentoring staff on an on-going basis to provide safe, quality care for all areas of responsibility

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage operational and capital equipment budgets, supply chain inventory, and cost-containment initiatives
• Collaborate with administration on budgeting and cost containment initiatives
• Analyze OR efficiency metrics, turnover times, and case volume trends
• Recommend operational improvements to increase productivity and patient satisfaction

Regulatory & Compliance

• Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory inspections
• Ensure proper documentation, credentialing, and competency validation
• Evaluate staff competencies and value to the department, working to address practice patterns with the site's policies and corrective action plans

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable placement state.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master’s preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of OR performance metrics, staffing, productivity, and quality improvement initiatives
• CNOR certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor

Work Schedule

• Flexible contract schedule based on facility needs
• May require early mornings, occasional evenings, or on-call availability

Pay Range

• $16,000 - $20,000 monthly (based on full-time contracted hours)

Classification

This position is classified as an Independent Contractor (1099) and is not eligible for employee benefits. Contractor is responsible for maintaining licensure, certifications, professional liability insurance, and tax obligations.

Surgical Directions is an equal-opportunity employer.