The Perioperative Services Director is the designated leader for Central Sterile, PAT/Pre-Op, Operating Rooms, PACU and Same Day Surgery to include all services with the exception of obstetrics. He/She is responsible for all functions within the unit(s) and the assigned staff. The Director plans, organizes, coordinates, implements and evaluates the delivery of care within the assigned service. He/She is responsible for participating in budgetary development. He/She provides direction, support and guidance to all staff members and aids in their clinical and professional development. He/She has 24 hour accountability.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred
Experience: Minimum five years clinical experience in area of specialty or related clinical field. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, experience in quality improvement, self directed, excellent time management and problem solving skills
Licenses/Certificates: RN licensure in the state of Alabama; Current BLS
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
