Director of Perioperative Services

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

The Director of Surgical Services is responsible for the leadership, direction, and operational oversight of perioperative services including the Operating Room (OR), Ambulatory Surgery, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial stewardship, and workforce engagement.

The Director collaborates closely with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and efficient surgical services operations.

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for Surgical Services, Ambulatory Surgery, and PACU departments
• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care
• Partner with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support operational and clinical goals
• Lead staffing, workforce development, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives
• Maintain regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and patient safety initiatives
• Lead departmental performance improvement activities and quality initiatives
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets and resource utilization
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource regarding nursing practice, policies, and procedures

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience necessary.
5. At least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
6. Current Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (AORN) certificate(s) upon hire, preferred.
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for all new hires after 1/11/2021.

FACILITY SPECIFIC:

1. Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.

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As the newest member of the Prime Healthcare family of hospitals, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital will continue to provide high-quality compassionate care with the strength and resources of a nationally recognized, award-winning health system.

For over a century, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital, a 361-bed facility in Chicago, has been a cornerstone of healthcare on the near-northwest side, offering specialized and emergency care around the clock. We focus on delivering advanced surgical interventions for critical injuries and illnesses. Our patient-centered approach features multilingual care teams dedicated to understanding your unique health needs and providing tailored treatment.

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers a comprehensive array of services, including primary care, cancer treatment, behavioral health, orthopedics and rehabilitation, cardiology, imaging, midwifery and obstetrics, emergency services, surgeries, and much more.

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $100,339.20 to $135,054.40 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/