Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services

Clinical Management Consultants; Strathmore (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is helping a community-focused Central California hospital recruit a Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services. This role leads surgical nursing operations, drives clinical quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement to elevate perioperative care.

Reporting to senior nursing leadership, you will oversee staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness, and patient experience, partnering with surgeons, anesthesia and leaders to ensure efficient

Responsibilities

• Oversee operating room and perioperative nursing operations, including staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and patient experience.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and departmental leaders to optimize surgical workflows and coordinated care.
• Mentor staff, strengthen clinical practice, and foster a culture of accountability, respect, and professional growth.

Job description

Step into the spotlight of surgical nursing leadership as the Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services at a community-focused hospital in Central California! This rewarding opportunity combines high-impact leadership, collaborative clinical practice, and the chance to shape the future of exceptional surgical care.

The Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services will find meaningful purpose in an organization dedicated to compassionate care and the health of the surrounding community. A focus on clinical quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement creates an appealing environment for advancing perioperative excellence. Opportunities to champion evidence-based practices, support the integration of evolving surgical technologies, and celebrate team achievements make this hospital an exciting setting for an accomplished nursing leader. Strong connections with local families add lasting meaning to the work of strengthening access to surgical services.

Reporting to senior nursing leadership, the Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services will oversee operating room and perioperative nursing operations, with responsibilities spanning staffing, budgeting, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and patient experience. Collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and departmental leaders will support efficient surgical workflows and coordinated care. Friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team will provide a collaborative foundation as the director mentors staff, strengthens clinical practice, and builds a culture of accountability, respect, and professional growth.

Central California offers the Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services an inviting blend of outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and relaxed living. Sierra Nevada trails, mountain lakes, and destinations such as Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite create abundant possibilities for weekend exploration. Across the region, concerts, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, wineries, and vibrant dining scenes showcase everything from farm-to-table cuisine to regional Mexican food. Sunny summers, generally mild valley winters, and access to both mountain retreats and coastal getaways make Central California an appealing place to build a fulfilling life beyond the operating room.

The Nurse Director of Operating Room Perioperative Services opportunity offers compensation up to $180,000, based on experience and qualifications, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits.