Director of Perioperative Services

As our Director of Surgical Services, you will be a central figure providing strategic leadership and comprehensive operational oversight for all aspects of our operating rooms, post-anesthesia care units (PACU), and related surgical areas, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. You will play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing the overall surgical experience.

Every day, you will expertly manage multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff, collaboratively developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize patient flow, surgical efficiency, quality metrics, and financial performance. You will also oversee regulatory compliance, advanced technology adoption, resource allocation, and the cultivation of strong staff development and engagement, continuously driving innovation and achieving aggressive goals while maintaining the highest standards of evidence-based surgical practice and patient safety.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust executive-level healthcare leadership experience, a proven track record in comprehensive surgical services management, and an exceptional ability to inspire and empower diverse clinical and operational teams. You will demonstrate a strategic mindset for system-level planning, strong financial acumen, a deep commitment to patient safety and surgical excellence, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to transforming surgical care delivery and improving patient outcomes.

• Assist Chief Operating Officer, CNO by providing financial analysis of impact of proposed actions, changes, staffing levels, etc. related to Surgical Services.
• Coordinates and supervises Staffing Services for Mark Twain Medical Center
• Plans and forecasts department budgets including calculating FTE'; operating budget planning; capital planning; interpreting financial reports from payroll & accounts payable; and interpreting productivity reports
• Manages human resources including knowledge of union contract; employee wage structure; and employee benefits
• Analyzes budget variances including submitting correction action plans for budget, overtime, and productivity variances, and analyzing variances from monthly department responsibility reports
• Identifies critical success factors for department including departmental goal development; manager goad development and customer service models for department

Required

• Bachelors Of Nursing in Nursing or related healthcare field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of current nursing management experience or
• Comparable combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Registered Nurse: CA, 
• Basic Life Support - CPR, from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Masters Degree

Welcome to Mark Twain Medical Center, nestled in the breathtaking Sierra foothills, the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community!

Founded in 1951, we're more than just a 25-bed critical access hospital; we're a lifeline. As the only hospital in the county, we're committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive care to our surrounding communities. From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel the warmth and dedication that defines our culture.

• A Broad Spectrum of Care: We offer a full range of inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and 24/7 emergency services, ensuring our community has access to the medical attention they need, when they need it most.
• Specialty Care Centers & Community Medical Centers: We extend our reach beyond the main hospital, bringing specialized expertise and convenient access to care directly to our community through our hospital and network of Specialty Care Centers.
• Collaborative Medical Staff: Our diverse and highly skilled medical staff represents a broad range of specialties, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and innovation thrives. You'll be surrounded by experienced professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care.
• A Life Beyond the Hospital: Imagine spending your weekends exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra foothills, enjoying the peace and tranquility of a close-knit community, and raising a family in an area known for its great schools. At Mark Twain Medical Center, you'll find the perfect balance between a fulfilling career and a rewarding personal life.

One Community. One Mission. One California