Perioperative OR Director (1099) — Flexible, High-Impact Leadership

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 192,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Surgical Directions is seeking an Interim OR Director in Portland, OR. This 1099 contractor role oversees perioperative services, budgets, and physician relationships, with strong focus on safety, throughput, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive perioperative leadership, RN licensure in the state, and a CNOR preference. Flexible schedule, high responsibility, and collaboration with surgeons and executives are expected.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in the applicable placement state.
• BSN required; Master’s degree 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

• Coordinate surgical schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with 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 and patient safety protocols.
• Assist w/hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing competency training for OR, PACU, and sterile processing teams.
• Ensure collaboration between physician leadership, anesthesia, surgeons, and peri-op leadership.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Budgeting & cost management

Staff coaching & mentoring

Communication & collaboration

Quality improvement knowledge

Education

RN license (unrestricted)

BSN degree

CNOR certification preferred

Job description

Surgical Directions is seeking an Interim OR Director in Portland, OR. This 1099 contractor role oversees perioperative services, budgets, and physician relationships, with strong focus on safety, throughput, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive perioperative leadership, RN licensure in the state, and a CNOR preference. Flexible schedule, high responsibility, and collaboration with surgeons and executives are expected.