Director of Perioperative Nursing Services

Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA

180 bed acute care facility

Not for profit

Community HealthCare system

Department: Operating Room

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the delivery of professional nursing care and the allocation of resources that will include: the Operating Rooms, Endoscopy Suite, Central Sterile, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Surgical Weight Loss Program, and the Surgical Day Suite. As the director of these service areas, this individual assures that there is adequate management of human and fiscal resources to ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix, and sufficient equipment and supplies to meet the nursing care needs of the patient population served by these areas. The Director coordinates and integrates services within their department and with the hospitals primary functions. Directs the quality and continuity of patient care in these areas in order to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the type and age of the population served.

Culture

We strive for work-life balance and identify opportunities to meet your unique needs at work and home. We nurture a culture based on learning, growing, and support. Not only do we want our employees to succeed—we want you to thrive. Emerson cultivates our employees and supports a career-path with growth opportunities at every level.

Emerson is committed to a culture of belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity. We value and appreciate individuality and diversity of thought, experience, and perspective and support a culture where everyone is respected and treated equally.

Benefits

In addition to healthcare benefits and paid time off, we offer retirement contributions, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and many employee resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing school required.

Bachelor’s degree and certification in clinical specialty required strongly preferred.

Masters degree in nursing, business, public health, or healthcare administration strongly preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five years experience in a leadership position in perioperative services required.

Licensure and/or Certification

Current license to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts required.

BLS healthcare provider required.

Skills

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Must have exceptional analytical and numerical ability. Excellent customer service skills.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.

Computer skills required (including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to maintain confidential information.