Director of Nursing - Perioperative Services
Job Description
Director of Perioperative Services
Full Time | Days | Exempt (40 hrs/week)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Director of Perioperative Services to provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership for the Operating Room (OR), PACU, and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) at a Level I Trauma Center in Evanston, IL.
This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and standardized perioperative practices within a complex, high-acuity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour accountability for perioperative operations (OR, PACU, ASU)
- Lead and support perioperative leadership and frontline teams
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, SPD, and executive leadership
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, throughput, and daily operations
- Manage budgets, fiscal planning, and resource allocation
- Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Support program development, service line growth, and strategic initiatives
- Participate in system-wide perioperative standardization efforts
- Provide leadership coverage as needed, including weekends and holidays
- Travel between hospital sites for meetings as required
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive perioperative leadership experience
- Proven management experience in an acute inpatient OR setting
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, operations, and budgets
Licensure & Certifications
- Active Illinois RN license (or license pending)
- BLS required
- CNOR preferred
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- BSN required
- Master’s degree required (MSN, MBA, or related healthcare discipline)
Preferred Qualifications
- Robotics experience
- Experience across the full perioperative continuum (OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Ambulatory Surgery)
- Prior Level I Trauma experience
Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for a collaborative, compassionate leader who values teamwork, standardization, and system-wide alignment. The ideal candidate leads through influence, partners well across departments, and thrives in a structured, high-acuity environment.
Apply today for immediate consideration.