Director of Perioperative Services

*Director of Perioperative Services* *Position Overview* We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking *Director of Perioperative Services* to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across perioperative services. This leader will oversee the day-to-day operations of the surgical department while partnering closely with physicians, nursing leadership, anesthesia, and hospital administration to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is a strong people leader who can balance operational performance with staff engagement, physician relationships, patient experience, and clinical excellence. *Key Responsibilities* * Provide overall leadership and accountability for perioperative services, including operating rooms and related surgical areas. * Direct staffing, scheduling, productivity, resource utilization, and departmental operations. * Develop and implement initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, efficiency, and the overall surgical experience. * Establish performance goals and use operational and clinical data to identify opportunities for improvement. * Build strong working relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing teams, and hospital leadership. * Lead recruitment, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and professional development for perioperative staff. * Promote a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. * Monitor departmental budgets, expenses, supplies, equipment, and capital needs. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. * Identify opportunities to improve operating room utilization, throughput, case volume, and overall efficiency. * Support the implementation of new surgical programs, technology, processes, and equipment. * Serve as a visible and engaged leader for the perioperative services team. *Qualifications* Education * Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related healthcare discipline required. * Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field preferred. Experience * Minimum of 5 years of progressive perioperative or surgical services experience. * Previous management or director-level leadership experience in an operating room or perioperative environment required. * Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex surgical operations. * Strong understanding of staffing, budgeting, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and perioperative workflows. Licensure & Certifications * Current RN license in the state of Georgia or eligibility for Georgia licensure required. * BLS certification required. * CNOR or other relevant perioperative certification preferred. *What We’re Looking For* The successful candidate will be a collaborative and decisive leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical environment. This individual should have strong communication skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to build trust with physicians and frontline staff while driving meaningful operational results. Pay: Up to $180,000.00 per year Work Location: In person