**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** **GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:** The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for directing the activities and functions of Surgical Services, which includes the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care, Endoscopy and Ambulatory Surgery. Responsible for direction and coordination of the personnel involved in the provision of nursing services within these departments. Collaborates with physicians for the implementation of policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for the departments to facilitate optimal Nursing care. Assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for patient care activities and service operations. The director is tasked with creating a delivery system that provides care to populations of patients in accordance with the mission and values of St. Joseph’s Health. The Director is responsible for growing the service line into a high quality, profitable and marketable line of business and has overall administrative responsibility for the operations of all components of inpatient and ambulatory Surgical Services and Related Health System entities. Focused on outcomes for populations, when appropriate, the Director of Perioperative Services advances the clinical, financial, patient experience and operational performance of designated value systems, and engages key stakeholders, to determine care delivery improvement and collaboration opportunities across the enterprise and community. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** Serves as Service Line Director for Surgical Services, including inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services inclusive of Practices, Surgical Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Peri-Operative Services, including Pre-Admissions Testing and Central Sterile. Coaches, mentors, delegates, empowers and acts as resource to managers, coordinators and colleagues. Develops/manages physician strategies, relationships, physician/clinician and Medical Director contracts. Oversees internal clinical audits to ensure regulatory, clinical and billing compliance. Responsible for negotiating contracts with public and private payors. Assesses the goals and needs of key stakeholders in order to provide services they need and value. Identifies best practices and implements innovative approaches to improve care. Integrates regulatory, payor and accrediting requirements into daily operations. Maintains accountability for development, implementation and financial management of the service line. Develops strategies and methodologies to support and grow the business lines. Investigates the expansion or creation of new services in conjunction with other stakeholders. Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing activities associated with the service line. Meets organization’s Customer Services Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations. Fosters a collegial environment within and across service lines. _To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the competencies /essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation._ **REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND** **CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE** Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State or ability to transfer licenses. Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred; Bachelors or Master’s degree must be in nursing. A minimum of 7 years professional healthcare experience with 2 years in a supervisory position with progressive management responsibilities required. A minimum of 7 years nursing experience within Perioperative Services, with 2 in a supervisory position with progressive management responsibilities required. Demonstrated strategic development, operational skills, and effectiveness in leading change. Evidence of effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Evidence of ability to effectively develop and coach multidisciplinary teams. Experience in program development, service line management desired. Knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements in relevant field. National specialty certification in area of expertise or in nursing administration preferred; CNOR certification is preferred Operating Room experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery setting will be considered **PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS** This position operates in a typical office environment. The area is well lit, temperature-controlled and free from hazards. Incumbent communicates frequently, in person and over the telephone, with people in a number of different locations on interpersonal, strategic, regulatory, and technical issues. Manual dexterity is needed in order to operate a keyboard. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communications. The environment in which the incumbent will work requires the ability to concentrate, meet deadlines, work on several projects at the same period and adapt to interruptions.Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.Must be able to travel to the various Trinity Health sites (up to 50%) as needed (may or may not apply).Must be able to adapt to frequently changing work priorities and be able to balance the needs and expectations of System Office, Regional Health Ministry, and TH leadership and colleagues. _Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned._ + Purpose Purpose Pay Range: based on experience and location $62.35-$93.56 **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran