Director of Perianesthesia Care Services
Core
Oversee the integration and management of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Hold & Prep, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments to ensure seamless patient care and operational efficiency.
Role type
Director of Perianesthesia Care Services
Builds
Unified perioperative care pathways and integrated departmental workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Perioperative Services
Required skills
Strategic leadership, team supervision and mentorship, clinical pathway development, regulatory compliance management, operational efficiency optimization, cross-functional collaboration, performance metrics analysis, staff training and development
Preferred skills
CNOR, CPAN, CAPA, NE-BC, CENP, Lean Six Sigma
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for combined PAT, Hold & Prep, and PACU departments; Supervise and develop clinical managers, nurses, and support staff; Develop and maintain standardized clinical pathways; Coordinate integration of pre-admission testing, preparation, anesthesia handoff, and recovery; Oversee patient flow and minimize delays; Ensure compliance with regulatory standards; Monitor KPIs such as wait times, satisfaction, and complication rates; Lead staff cross-training and education initiatives; Manage daily staffing and operational troubleshooting.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational management