System Director - Perioperative Services

Job Category:

Executive Leadership

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Director, Perioperative Services

Full-Time | Georgia | Leadership Opportunity

Are you an experienced perioperative leader ready to shape the future of surgical care? We're seeking a dynamic Director, Perioperative Services to provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across our perioperative and endoscopic service lines. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional who thrives on advancing quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.

About the Role

The Director, Perioperative Services is responsible for guiding the vision, execution, and continuous improvement of perioperative operations. In this influential leadership position, you will oversee clinical practice, operational performance, quality initiatives, budget management, and multidisciplinary collaboration across assigned departments.

You will work closely with staff, physicians, Medical Directors, and system leadership to ensure exceptional patient care delivery, superior service, and seamless operations. The Director reports to the Executive Director, Perioperative Services and plays a key strategic role in supporting institutional goals and long-term growth.

What You'll Do

• Provide operational and leadership oversight for perioperative and endoscopy services.
• Drive quality, safety, efficiency, and service excellence across all assigned areas.
• Lead initiatives in practice development, project management, workflow optimization, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical teams, and system leaders to achieve shared goals.
• Support facility interfaces, internal and external communications, and departmental integration.
• Serve as a mentor and coach, fostering a high-performing, cohesive team environment.
• Implement strategic plans aligned with organizational mission, values, and initiatives.
• Utilize clinical experience and daily observations to guide decision-making and advise leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support continuous readiness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Active RN license (or temporary permit) in the state of Georgia.
• Certification: Certification in a relevant nursing specialty, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience:
• 5-10 years of professional nursing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Nursing or a related administrative field.
• Experience: Advanced leadership experience in surgical services, endoscopy, or complex clinical operations.

What You Bring

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, teach, and mentor.
• Proven success in planning, organizing, and evaluating patient care operations.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate clinical and administrative priorities.

Why Join Us?

You'll step into a pivotal leadership role with the opportunity to shape systems, elevate patient care, and make a meaningful impact on surgical services across our organization. We are committed to supporting professional growth, fostering innovation, and empowering leaders to drive change.

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting impact in perioperative care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.