Clinical Director, Perioperative Services

Job Summary:

The Clinical Director, Perioperative Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all surgical care areas, including the Operating Room, Pre-op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), GI/Endoscopy, Sterile Processing, and related procedural areas.

This leader ensures the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and high-quality patient care while aligning services with Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.

The Clinical Director partners with the Chief Nursing Officer and executive leadership to foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and accountability.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:


* Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital, with at least three (3) years in perioperative services.


* At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership role (manager or director level) in a perioperative setting.

Education:


* Bachelor’s degree required (BSN preferred).


* Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or a related healthcare or business field is required.

License & Certification:


* Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.


* Current BLS certification.


* LA City Fire Card (within 30 days of hire).


* Preferred: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) and/or NE-BC/NEA-BC.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership:


* Oversees the development and execution of perioperative strategic initiatives to enhance surgical service delivery and support growth.


* Ensures efficient patient flow, throughput, and optimal utilization of operating room time and staff resources.

Clinical Quality & Safety:


* Promotes adherence to best practices in perioperative care, infection prevention, and sterile technique.


* Leads quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, including the implementation of performance metrics and root cause analyses.

Staff Leadership & Engagement:


* Recruits, develops, and retains a high-performing perioperative team including RNs, surgical technologists, SPD staff, and support personnel.


* Cultivates a positive and collaborative team environment that supports professional development, shared governance, and accountability.

Financial & Resource Management:


* Develops and manages departmental budgets, labor resources, and capital equipment planning in alignment with hospital goals.


* Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies while maintaining quality care.

Collaboration & Communication:


* Builds strong working relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, vendors, and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure coordinated patient care and smooth operations.


* Acts as the key point of contact for perioperative service line initiatives and projects.

Regulatory Compliance:


* Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements including The Joi...