Senior Director of Perioperative Services

Community Memorial Hospital, Hamilton; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY seeks a Senior Director of Perioperative Services to lead operating rooms, pre- and post-operative services, and surgical support functions. You will guide clinical and operational teams, ensure patient safety, optimize scheduling and workflow, manage budgets, and drive performance improvement in perioperative services.

This on-site role partners with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and administrators to advance quality, patient

Qualifications

• Commitment to patient-centered care and high-quality perioperative service.
• Experience budgeting and resource optimization in hospital settings.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Background in staff training and professional development.
• RN license with BSN; MSN or related degree preferred.
• Deep knowledge of OR workflows and perioperative best practices.
• Strong communication and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all perioperative areas including ORs, pre/post-op services.
• Lead clinical and operational teams to ensure safety and quality.
• Optimize scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Mentor staff and drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and admin to grow surgical services.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Clinical excellence

Regulatory compliance

Health IT & data

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

RN license

BSN

MSN or related

Job description

Company Description

Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY provides comprehensive healthcare services close to home, including a 24/7 emergency room, urgent care, primary care, specialty care, inpatient services, and surgical procedures. The hospital is committed to delivering quality, patient-centered care across the continuum of services. Team members collaborate to support the health and well-being of the surrounding communities. Community Memorial offers a supportive environment for healthcare professionals who value multidisciplinary teamwork and meaningful patient impact.

Role Description

The Senior Director of Perioperative Services is a full-time, on-site role based at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, NY. This position oversees all perioperative areas, including operating rooms, pre- and post-operative services, and related surgical support functions. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading clinical and operational teams, ensuring high standards of patient safety and quality, optimizing scheduling and workflow, managing budgets and resource allocation, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The Senior Director collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and administrative staff to improve efficiency, enhance patient and family experience, and support strategic growth in surgical services. The role also involves mentoring staff, driving performance improvement initiatives, and contributing to long-term planning for perioperative services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, customer satisfaction, and high-quality customer service in perioperative or surgical settings.


• Experience with budgeting, financial management, and resource optimization in a hospital or healthcare environment.


• Proven team leadership skills, including the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, foster collaboration, and resolve conflicts.


• Background in staff training, coaching, and professional development to support clinical excellence and operational performance.


• Registered Nurse (RN) license or other relevant clinical credential; BSN required, MSN or related advanced degree preferred.


• Significant perioperative leadership experience, ideally in a hospital or health system, with knowledge of operating room workflows and best practices.


• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in using healthcare IT systems and data for decision-making.


• Familiarity with regulatory standards, infection prevention practices, and quality improvement methodologies in surgical services.