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Senior Nursing Director, Perioperative Services
MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC
MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a flagship academic medical center within MedStar Health, is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Nursing Director of Perioperative Services to provide executive nursing leadership across perioperative operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex, high-acuity surgical services within a nationally recognized health system committed to excellence in patient care, quality, safety, and innovation.
Position Overview
The Senior Nursing Director of Perioperative Services is a key member of the Division of Nursing leadership team and assumes 24/7 administrative responsibility for the operational, clinical, financial, and personnel management of perioperative nursing services. This leader drives strategic initiatives, advances professional nursing practice, and fosters a culture of shared governance, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with MedStar Health's Patient First philosophy and SPIRIT Values.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for perioperative nursing operations, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery systems.
- Ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient perioperative care that aligns with regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
- Lead fiscal and resource management, including budget development, productivity oversight, and strategic allocation of personnel and resources.
- Partner with executive, medical, and interdisciplinary leaders to advance organizational goals, quality outcomes, patient experience, and nursing-sensitive indicators.
- Champion performance improvement initiatives, high-reliability practices, patient throughput, and operational excellence.
- Support Magnet® Recognition and evidence-based practice initiatives, including research, shared governance, and nursing innovation.
- Oversee talent strategy for perioperative services, including recruitment, retention, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Serve as a nursing leader for entity-wide initiatives related to safety, service excellence, and patient- and family-centered care.
- Represent the Division of Nursing internally and externally through professional organizations, academic partnerships, and community engagement.
- Provide administrative coverage in the absence of the Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer, as needed.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited program
- Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field
- Active RN license in the District of Columbia before start date
- Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including Director level or higher
- Demonstrated expertise in healthcare operations, financial management, quality, and strategic leadership
- Strong communication, collaboration, and executive presence
Preferred
- Doctoral degree in Nursing Leadership or Health Services Administration
- National certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., NEA-BC or CENP; required within one year if not already obtained)
Why Join MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- Lead perioperative services at one of the nation's largest and most respected academic medical centers
- Be part of a mission-driven organization known for innovation, nursing excellence, and professional growth
- Influence system-wide nursing strategy within the largest healthcare system in the Mid-Atlantic region
This position has a hiring range of
USD $142,064.00 - USD $287,996.00 /Yr.
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