Salary Range: $168,000 to $260,000/year

Paid relocation assistance available for this role.

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Director, Peri-Anesthesia & Procedural Care

REPORTS TO POSITION:Chief Nursing Officer

DEPARTMENT:Surgical Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED:June 2025

OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Peri-Anesthesia and Procedural Care provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for assigned departments and services. This position exemplifies the leadership values of St. Charles lean transformation journey, emphasizing continuous improvement, collaboration, and a deep respect for people. The Director effectively plans, directs, coordinates, and implements services in alignment with hospital operations, in close partnership with the Service Line Administrator and Senior Medical Director. Key responsibilities include financial management, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position drives business and program development aligned with disease state management strategies and broader St. Charles Health System and Service Line priorities. The Director also actively engages with providers, population health leaders, and community stakeholders to shape responsive and innovative care delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

In alignment with hospital operations, Service Line Administrator, and key performance indicators (KPIs) described for the health system, this position:

Provides administrative partnership in the execution of applicable agreements and contracts related to procedural areas.

Collaborates and cohesively partners with administration, operations and physicians in the Surgery & Trauma Service Line, to develop, plan, coordinate, analyze and operationalize strategic and tactical approaches within the departments to meet clinical and financial outcomes of the service line at the system, community and joint venture/ service agreement levels.

Assures safe & financially efficient management of all service contracts, equipment, and materials and implants used for procedural cases and peri-anesthesia care. Partners with Supply Chain leadership.

Works with key administrators, including advisory, medical staff, and operational committees, as well as both employed and independent providers and support services to provide advice and support that relate to the service and financial success of the Surgery & Trauma Service Line and the health system.

Contributes to special projects that require multi-disciplinary approaches, serving as counsel and facilitator to build bridges with other departments, community partners and support services.

Directs all quality, safety, and continuous improvement strategies.

Responsible for budget development, regular monitoring, accountability and meeting all operational targets for all areas within span of control.

Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high-performance team that meets organizational and department goals

Monitors and ensures all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements.Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.

Provides and oversees teams delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Collaborates with teams to review processes and identify/implement opportunities for improvements, applying Lean concepts and tools.

Represents all partners and the organization in its relationships with the external St. Charles Health System environment including but not limited to the community, other regulatory and health care agencies and the region.

Creates a healing environment that supports all aspects of care, respects the wholeness of the individual, and demonstrates therapeutic presence through attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience for patients and caregivers.

Facilitates the growth and development of a culturally competent team in the provision of appropriate care to patients and family members who belong to diverse cultural backgrounds.

Coaches and mentors staff across their area of responsibility to enhance skills, achieve high levels of performance, and create a culture of continuous learning that delivers on the mission.

Collaborates and cohesively partners with stakeholders to develop, plan, coordinate, analyze and operationalize strategic and tactical approaches within assigned departments.

Maintains effective and collaborative relationships with Medical Directors to support the strategic and operational plans.

Ensures effective, timely and respectful communication with front line staff, providers, management, advisory councils and other key stakeholders.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Maintains working knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission and other applicable laws and regulations as they relate to assigned responsibilities. Maintains regulatory readiness of assigned units.

Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelors degree in Nursing. Masters degree in related field. Three (3) years of director level leadership experience, and completion of a Masters degree program within three (3) years of hire, may be considered of a masters degree.

Preferred: Masters degree in Nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Current Oregon RN License. Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites.

Preferred:AORN, ASPAN, Nursing Leadership, Lean/Six Sigma or other applicable certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Seven (7) years of related nursing experience, at least two (2) years in a leadership role.

Preferred: Director level leadership experience. Experience in peri-anesthesia or perioperative services leadership role. Experience with formal process improvement methods and demonstrated use of methods.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, keyboard operation.

Occasionally (25%): Standing, walking, bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, operation of a motor vehicle, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/stepstool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 11-50 pounds.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Occasionally (25%): Chemical solution for Laboratory Caregivers.

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

40

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Yes

Job Family:

DIRECTOR

Scheduled Days of the Week:

Monday-Friday

Shift Start & End Time:

8:00am to 5:00pm

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