Director Perioperative Services - Allegheny General Hospital

Date Posted:  11/10/2025
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES
Status: Full Time
Shift:  40 hours every two weeks
Union: NO

Allegheny General Hospital:

• AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
• 5 state of the art ICU’s
• State of the art Cancer Center
• 550+ Beds

Allegheny Health Network:

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job manages, supervises, and coordinates the daily operations of a specific patient care department under the direction of the Nurse Manager, providing clinical and administrative leadership and expertise. Contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of goals of the department/unit, the organization and network

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The Director of Perioperative Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations, where applicable by entity, for the Operating Room, Recovery Room, Endoscopy Lab, Central Sterile Processing, Ambulatory Surgery, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiology and Pre-Admission Testing. This includes operational and capital budgeting for these areas, as well as safety and quality initiatives, human capital development, and growth. This position is accountable to the Vice President of Perioperative Services, with dual reporting responsibilities to the hospital executive team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads, mentor, and develops a high-performing team of perioperative nurses and support staff. Provides regular performance feedback, coaching, and training opportunities. Cultivates a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values teamwork and recognizes individual contributions. Develops and implements programs to reward and incentivize staff. Promotes staff engagement through participation in surveys (Core Behavior Survey, NDNQI Nurse Satisfaction Survey) and provides coaching and action planning support to managers based on survey results. Leads and supports the development and ongoing operation of a Shared Governance model across all departments, empowering staff to participate in decision-making.
• Directs all clinical services and program development for the Operating Room, Recovery Room, Endoscopy Lab, Central Sterile Processing, Ambulatory Surgery, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiology and Preadmission Testing., where applicable by entity This includes staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with physicians, other department directors, and hospital leadership. Effectively communicates departmental performance data and strategic plans to key stakeholders. Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesia physician leadership to develop and implement initiatives to drive operational excellence and efficiency
• Establishes and maintains high standards of quality and patient safety. Implements and monitors programs to reduce infection rates, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience. Actively participates in the organization's quality improvement initiatives. Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory standards and accrediting body requirements (e.g., The Joint Commission)
• Champions the mission, vision, and values of Allegheny Health Network
• Develops and manages the departmental budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and fiscal responsibility. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial performance and identify areas for improvement
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and processes to improve efficiency, enhance patient care, and reduce costs.
• Independently plans, organizes, and executes large-scale projects, managing resources effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Master's degree (M. A.) OR equivalent; OR in Master's degree program with completion plan
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification

Preferred

• Certification in area of specialty

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.