Director of Perioperative Services
Mesquite, TX
$125,000 – $140,000
Full Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
Relocation: Yes
We are seeking a strategic Director of Perioperative Services to lead the clinical, operational, and fiscal performance of our surgical units. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for executing long-term strategies, ensuring excellence in patient care, and maintaining accountability for quality, safety, and staffing across the campus.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will mentor clinical managers, champion evidence-based leadership, and foster a collaborative environment between nursing staff and physicians to drive the hospital’s mission of clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities


Strategic Leadership: Develop and operationalize long-term plans aligned with organizational goals; communicate priorities and provide course corrections to ensure departmental success.


Operational Oversight: Lead multiple teams and departments, ensuring results meet functional objectives and resource availability.


Financial Stewardship: Establish and justify departmental budgets; hold leadership accountable for achieving financial targets and efficient resource utilization.


Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee Performance Improvement (PI) facilitation and maintain constant regulatory readiness.


Relationship Management: Act as a primary liaison for physician relations, resolve staff/patient grievances, and engage in cross-functional solution development.


Professional Development: Mentor the leadership team in personnel management and change initiatives; oversee staff educational programs and encourage evidence-based practice.


Required Qualifications


Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is highly preferred.


Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Texas.


Certification: Current AHA BLS certification.


Experience: * Minimum of 5 years of nursing management experience (at the Manager level or above).


Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in surgical nursing.




Skills: Strong clinical acumen, budget management, and the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and medical staff.