Prime Healthcare

Director of Perioperative Services

Prime Healthcare  •  $100k - $135k/yr  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

  • Current PALS (AHA) Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • #LI-TA1

    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.

    Pay Transparency

    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/

    Employment Status

    Full Time

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

    Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Ontario, California
    Year Founded
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