Interim Perioperative Services Director

About the job Interim Perioperative Services Director — Klickitat Valley Health, Goldendale Full Time | 4 Day Work Week | No Call. Interim and Permanent Compensation Available. What You Will Do Oversee perioperative services across the full continuum of care. Support surgery clinic operations alongside OR leadership. Ensure efficient scheduling and optimal use of staff and resources. Partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical teams. Maintain regulatory compliance, quality, and patient safety standards. Lead and support staff across pre-op, OR, PACU, and sterile processing. Use data and analytics to improve workflow and performance. Step in as a hands-on leader when needed. What You Will Bring Strong perioperative leadership experience across the surgical continuum. Experience in rural or Critical Access Hospital settings preferred. Background supporting both OR and clinic operations. Knowledge of regulatory requirements, billing, and coding. Ability to lead through change with clarity and confidence. Strong communication and team leadership skills. Qualifications Registered Nurse required. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. Minimum ten years of nursing experience with at least five years in the operating room. Leadership experience in a surgical services environment. About Klickitat Valley Health Klickitat Valley Health is a Critical Access Hospital committed to providing high quality care while staying deeply connected to its community. Surgical Services Overview: General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Pain Management; approximately 400 endoscopy cases annually; primarily outpatient surgical environment; collaborative and close-knit clinical teams. This is a hospital where leaders are visible, decisions are thoughtful, and teamwork matters. A Place to Lead and Belong At Klickitat Valley Health, leadership is not distant. You are part of the team, trusted to lead, and your impact is felt immediately. This is a place where your work matters every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rural Staffing Services