Director Perioperative Services

Description Director Perioperative Services UCHlth Med Ctr of the

Rockies, Loveland, CO, SYS Regional Perioperative Sup Pay:

$144,872 - $231,795 / year. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option Summary Directs all perioperative services and resources to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with the organization's mission, values, and strategic priorities. Provides operational and clinical leadership across surgical services, driving performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities The Perioperative Director plays a critical role in advancing the health system's strategic and operational goals by:

Establishing Strategic Direction:

Develops and executes departmental goals, strategic plans, and performance standards aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Driving Operational Excellence:

Leads, evaluates, and continuously improves perioperative operations, including surgical throughput, case scheduling, patient flow, and utilization of technology, to achieve quality, safety, and efficiency targets.

Ensuring Quality & Patient Experience:

Oversees quality assurance, patient safety initiatives, and service recovery processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and achievement of clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes.

Leading Talent & Workforce Strategy:

Directs all aspects of workforce management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, disciplinary actions, and professional development to build a high-performing team.

Financial Stewardship:

Develops, monitors, and manages departmental budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost-effective operations, and alignment with financial targets. Leads internal and external audit coordination and compliance efforts. Collaborating Across the

System:

Partners with physician leaders, nursing leadership, and cross-functional teams to optimize care delivery models, service line growth, and system-wide initiatives.

Driving Change & Innovation:

Leads process improvement initiatives, implements best practices, and fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within perioperative services. Candidate Qualifications The ideal candidate is a strategic and operationally focused healthcare leader with demonstrated success in managing complex perioperative environments. They bring a strong balance of clinical expertise, financial acumen, and the ability to lead teams through growth, change, and performance improvement. This individual is collaborative, data-driven, and skilled at influencing across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a strong focus on patient outcomes and staff engagement.

Minimum Requirements Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required.

Licensure/Certification:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative or surgical services; experience leading strategic initiatives and large teams preferred.

Credentials:

Registered Nurse (RN) Skills & Traits Strategic leadership and ability to execute on system-wide initiatives Strong operational and financial management expertise Deep understanding of perioperative workflows, throughput, and efficiency Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams Data-driven decision-making and performance improvement capability Effective collaboration with physicians and executive leadership Change management and process improvement expertise Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills At UCHealth, We Improve Lives Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. • Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.

Performance-based pay increase:

The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

Market reviews:

All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Health and well-being Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

Time away from work:

Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability. Retirement and savings 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. Education and career growth UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. • Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. Who We Are (uchealth.org)