Head of Service Management

The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial management of surgical services, including the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Op, and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures high- quality patient care, regulatory compliance, efficiency in surgical operations, and collaboration with physicians, staff, and hospital leadership to drive excellence in perioperative services.

Operations Management: Provide leadership and oversight for all perioperative services, including the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Op, and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance efficiency, patient safety, and quality outcomes. Ensure proper coordination between perioperative services and other hospital departments for seamless patient care. Lead initiatives to optimize Operating Room utilization, case scheduling, and turnover times while maintaining high-quality care.Ensure compliance with sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention standards (CDPH, Joint Commission, and CMS guidelines). Oversee instrument and equipment reprocessing to ensure availability for surgical cases. Implement best practices for SPD workflow, inventory management, and staff training to maintain operational efficiency.Financial; Budgetary Management: Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for perioperative services and SPD. Identify opportunities for cost containment and revenue growth while maintaining quality care. Oversee surgical supply chain management, equipment procurement, and vendor negotiations.Quality, Safety, Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards (CDPH, Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, and other health regulations). Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, infection control, and surgical outcomes. Monitor clinical performance metrics, patient satisfaction scores, and efficiency benchmarks, implementing corrective actions as needed.Engagement: Recruit, train, and mentor nursing, SPD, and surgical staff to ensure high performance and job satisfaction. Foster a collaborative and accountable work culture that promotes teamwork and professional growth. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MBA) preferred.• Strong knowledge of surgical operations, sterilization processes, and regulatory requirements.LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:• CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or CSSM (Certified Surgical Services Manager) preferred.• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) certification for sterile processing oversight preferred.• Expertise in perioperative workflows, surgical case management, and SPD operations.• Knowledge of Epic, Cerner, or other OR scheduling and documentation systems.• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with physicians, staff, and hospital leadership.

AHMC Seton Medical Center is a 377 bed hospital facility serving the San Mateo County and San Francisco County areas.Job SummaryRequisition ID: req28860Facility: Seton Medical Center# of Openings: 1Shift: DaysCategory: Surgical ServicesPosition Type: Regular Full-TimeMinimum: USD $168,850.00/Yr.