**Overview** French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go towww.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: + Relocation Assistance. + Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program. + Matching Retirement Program. + Pension fully funded by the Hospital. + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development. + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance. + Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs. + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family. + Flexible spending accounts. + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft. + Wellness Program. + Paid Time Off (PTO). **Responsibilities** **Position Summary:** An amazing opportunity has just opened up for a Director of Nursing Perioperative Services based at French Hospital Medical Center. This position will oversee Perioperative Services for French, a 98 bed hospital located in San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, a 67 bed hospital located in Arroyo Grande. Come bask in 315 days of sunshine along the beautiful Central Coast of California, enjoy the many vineyards in the heart of wine-country, shop the local farmer's market, and so much more! In this role, you’ll oversee oversee the daily operations of the Operating Room, PACU, Ambulatory Services, and Sterile Processing. You will empower your Nurse Managers and other front line leaders, develop and manage budget, resources allocation, and strategy. You will assess unit operations and identify process improvements to enhance the patient experience. Our surgical department at French Hospital consists of 7 operating rooms, with specialty rooms such as CVOR and a Hybrid suite. The OR suites are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including the Da Vinci Robot. All service lines are supported including cardiac, vascular, ortho, general, urology, ent, ophthalmology, gyn and neuro/ortho spine. We currently have Blue Distinction status for Ortho and Neuro, and are working on TJC accreditation for our Total Joint program. At Arroyo Grande Community Hospital our surgical department consists of 3 operating rooms, with an endoscopy suite. The OR suites are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. All service lines are supported including vascular/general, ortho, urology, gastrology, podiatry, and gyn. We currently have Blue Distinction status for Ortho and a Total Joint program. We are looking for an experienced director, with a track record of success overseeing Periop services. To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups. You will tackle tough conversations, and above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs and quality of care. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (e.g. BSN) or equivalent education and experience and Master's degree in nursing or other-related field (e.g., MSN/MBA/MHA) required. + Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and two (2) years of leadership experience required. **Required Licensure:** + Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required. + Basic Life Support (BLS) required. \#LI-DH \#HelloSurgicalServicesLeaders **Pay Range** $68.76 - $99.70 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.