Perioperative Services Director - Acute Care Hospital (Texas)
Industry: Healthcare / Health Services
Job Category: Medical / Health - Nurse Leadership
Location: Acute care hospital near major metro area in Texas (short commutes from surrounding communities)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Base Salary $105,000 - $137,000 USD (competitive benefits package included)
Benefits: Full benefits based on assignment; possible relocation assistance for ideal candidates
About the Opportunity
Join a dynamic acute care hospital committed to exceptional patient care and team member growth. Our modern work environment features collaborative teams, on-site cafe/coffee bar (payroll deduction), team engagement opportunities, and competitive pay. We're seeking a Perioperative Services Director to lead clinical, operational, and fiscal performance across perioperative units. Drive short- and long-term strategies, ensure compliance with care standards, and champion staffing, quality, safety, service, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to managers and frontline staff; develop and execute long-term plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Communicate priorities, monitor progress, and deliver direction/course corrections.
- Analyze trends, make data-driven decisions impacting short-term results, and manage budgets for financial accountability.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement broad operational solutions.
- Attend/facilitate meetings; resolve physician/staff issues, patient/family grievances, and disruptive behaviors.
- Oversee performance improvement, policy creation/revision, regulatory readiness, and vendor relations.
- Coach teams on utilization/resource management, PI, budgeting, personnel, and change initiatives.
- Mentor staff, promote evidence-based practice/research, shared governance, and professional development.
- Conduct performance appraisals and facilitate workgroups for unit goals.
What Your Day Looks Like
Lead multiple teams, strategize with managers, respond to urgent communications (email/voicemail/text), engage in relationship-building, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Success Factors & Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Texas (required).
- BSN required; MSN preferred.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- 5+ years nursing management experience (3-5 years at Manager level or above).
- 2+ years surgical/perioperative nursing experience.
- Excellent English communication (verbal/written); additional languages a plus.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- 5-7 years total experience; Seniority: Director level.
- No travel required
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary, full benefits, collaborative culture, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive acute care setting.
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