Director Nursing Perioperative Services

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Director of Nursing Perioperative Services at California Hospital, you will be responsible for Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre‑Op, PACU, GI, and SPD. We have 7 operating rooms and a robust surgical services program supporting many specialties, including trauma, vascular/general, liver/pancreatic, ortho, urology, gastrology, and gyn. We utilize the latest technologies and equipment such as the daVinci robotic system. You will direct the operations, work with the Sr. Director of Periop and Procedural Services and Nurse Manager of Periop on key initiatives, and collaborate with other front‑line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast‑paced environments. With our new Patient Tower recently opened, this is an exciting time to join us! California Hospital has invested in the future of healthcare in our community. The new campus will serve as a hub and access point for a full range of services, extending beyond the traditional reach of a hospital. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and wish to deliver care in innovative ways, you belong with us. Benefits and Offerings Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!): Relocation assistance. Annual performance‑based bonus program. Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed). Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction. 29 days PTO accrued annually. Free parking. Job Requirements Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience required. Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required. Required Licensure Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Where You'll Work Founded in 1887, Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center is a 318‑bed, acute‑care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy. Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center and was recently awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. Pay Range $76.20 - $113.34 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health