What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing RN - Perioperative Services Lakewood position at Truman Medical Centers?
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Director of Nursing RN - Perioperative Services Lakewood
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
UH Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
Operating Room UHLMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM
Hours Per Week
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses :
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
Are You Ready to Lead with Passion & Purpose?
We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, motivated, and visionary leader to take the helm as our Director of Perioperative Services! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love leading teams, and are committed to delivering top-notch patient care, this is your moment to shine.
As the Director of Perioperative Services , you’ll be the driving force behind our surgical nursing team, ensuring excellence in patient care, staff development, and compliance. You’ll oversee operations, set strategic goals, and inspire a team that’s dedicated to making a difference every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing :
Leading & Inspiring – Develop and mentor a high-performing perioperative nursing team.
Shaping the Future – Create and implement nursing practice standards that raise the bar.
Keeping Us on Track – Oversee budgets, regulatory compliance, and accreditation requirements.
Championing Quality & Safety – Drive performance improvement initiatives that make an impact.
Staying Ahead of the Curve – Promote research-backed best practices and innovation.
Making a Difference – Ensure exceptional patient care across all surgical services.
What We’re Looking For :
Must-Haves :
- RN License (Missouri) – Because expertise matters.
- Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Nursing – Knowledge is power.
- 5 Years of Management Experience – Leadership is your superpower.
Bonus Points If You Have :
Why You’ll Love It Here :
Lead a passionate team making a real impact.
Shape the future of perioperative services with innovation and excellence.
Work in a culture that values growth, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
If you’re a motivated leader ready to make waves in perioperative nursing, we want to meet you!
Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.
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