About the Opportunity

A large, rapidly growing Southern California hospital is seeking a Director of Perioperative Services to lead OR, PACU, ASC, GI, and SPD operations. This is a comprehensive, multi-specialty facility recognized with an “A” grade in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a powerhouse CNO and executive team known for collaboration, transparency, and clinical excellence.

The CNO—a dynamic, values-driven leader who previously worked in consulting—has helped shape a culture rooted in accountability, equity, and shared vision. She partners closely with a seasoned CEO from a for-profit system (HCA) who understands operational discipline while championing high-quality patient care. Together, they have built a strong, clinically-focused leadership team that empowers department leaders to drive meaningful change.

This is the ideal opportunity for a seasoned California Perioperative Director (or a strong, ambitious Manager ready to step up) who can hit the ground running, shift culture toward collaboration, and standardize processes across service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for OR, PACU, ASC, GI Lab, and SPD.

• Standardize policies, processes, and perioperative workflows across departments.

• Build a culture of teamwork, transparency, and equitable collaboration between nursing, physicians, and support teams.

• Partner with infection prevention and environmental services to ensure compliance with AORN, ASHRAE, CMS, and National Patient Safety Goals.

• Oversee budgets, staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization to ensure efficiency and ROI.

• Collaborate with physicians to improve block utilization, robot use, and pre-surgical readiness (H&P, labs, patient prep).

• Mentor managers and staff to foster accountability, innovation, and shared ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.

• Current California RN license, BLS, and Fire Card.

• 5+ years of recent perioperative leadership in an acute hospital setting.

• Strong understanding of AORN standards, CMS compliance, and regulatory readiness.

• Proven ability to lead diverse surgical teams through culture change and process improvement.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

• A team player with the credibility and confidence to partner effectively with surgeons and executives.

Why Join Us?

• Powerhouse Leadership: Work directly with a stellar CNO and a seasoned CEO who empower leaders to drive transformation.

• Collaborative Culture: Join a team committed to breaking down silos and elevating every stakeholder’s voice.

• Mission & Momentum: A hospital that is turning over every stone—focused on transparency, physician accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Top Performance: Recognized with an “A” Leapfrog safety grade and a growing reputation for surgical innovation.

• Growth Potential: Opportunity to influence system-wide standards in one of the most dynamic hospitals in Southern California.

If you are a strategic, action-oriented perioperative leader ready to step into a high-visibility role and help shape the future of surgical services, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Hospital experience
Perioperative experience
RN

Compensation
Base Salary - USD $171,000 to $220,000
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Overtime Eligible - No
Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes