Operating Room Director – Endoscopy and Sterile Processing Services

As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of building a healthier future for our patients. We are seeking a full-time *Operating Room Director – Endoscopy and Sterile Processing Services *to join us at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. You will help ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality surgical care for both pediatric and adult trauma patients, including those at a Level I trauma center.



*Responsibilities:*
* Oversee the daily functions of the OR Endoscopy and Sterile Processing Services departments, ensuring efficient workflow by utilizing technology and informatics solutions to improve patient care results
* Create staffing plans, retention plans, recruitment activities, and ensure that staffing levels meet the operational and patient care requirements of both departments
* Maintain clinical advancements in perioperative services, applying evidence-based strategies and innovative technologies to improve patient outcomes and enhance performance
* Incorporate best practices into workflows and set metrics and benchmarks to align initiatives with organizational quality and safety goals
* Work together with multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical schedules, patient flow, and instrument sterilization processes by using informatics tools to minimize bottlenecks and enhance overall perioperative efficiency
* Collaborate closely with the revenue integrity finance team to guarantee precise billing and coding for surgical procedures
* Analyze departmental financial performance by reviewing differences between budgeted and actual spending, and suggest corrective actions
* Help develop strategies that minimize waste, optimize resource use, and ensure cost-effective care delivery while maintaining high quality and safety standards



*Qualifications*:
* 5+ years of perioperative services experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
* Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
* Master’s degree in nursing or a related field like healthcare administration or equivalent
* Current RN license in RI (or a state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact)
* Certification in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR) preferred
* American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
* Certifications related to surgical services, sterile processing, or trauma care (e.g., CSPDT, CST, or trauma certifications) highly desired

Rhode Island Hospital is the largest and most comprehensive hospital in Rhode Island, serving as the principal teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Founded in 1863, it is a private, not-for-profit, 719-bed acute care facility located in Providence. The hospital is renowned for its specialized services in cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and pediatrics, and it houses the state's only Level I Trauma Center .

As part of Brown University Health, Rhode Island Hospital is at the forefront of medical education and research. It offers over 42 residency programs and is affiliated with Brown University, attracting leading physicians and researchers to the region . The hospital is also home to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, the state's premier pediatric facility, providing comprehensive care and specialized services for children .



*Working at Brown University Health*

As of October 15, 2024, Lifespan is now Brown University Health. Our name may have changed, but our commitment to the highest-quality patient care has not. At Brown University Health, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems.

Job ID: 75652

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Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person