Manager of Perioperative Surgical Services

MANAGER, PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

Leading Not-for-Profit Integrated Health System Surgical Services & Perioperative Nursing

Santa Rosa, California Full-Time Days, Monday–Friday On-Site

Compensation: $68.45 – $91.02/hour Approx. $168,000 – $300,000 Annually

You became a perioperative leader because you believed the OR should be a place where clinical excellence and patient safety come first — not a place where you spend your days drowning in staffing crises, navigating administrative overload, and fighting for resources that never arrive. If your current role has become more about survival than leadership, this opportunity was built for someone exactly like you.

This is a perioperative management role where you will lead with purpose, be resourced to succeed, and be valued as a clinical partner — not just an operational placeholder.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client — a Forbes-recognized, not-for-profit integrated health system serving over 3.5 million patients across Northern California — is seeking a Manager of Perioperative Services to provide operational and nursing leadership across the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative continuum at a regional hospital campus in Sonoma County. You will plan, organize, and direct surgical services operations; coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary teams; and ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety across the department. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will function as a respected clinical partner and department architect — not as an isolated manager buried under paperwork.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

• True Operational Autonomy — You will own your department’s direction — from staffing models to quality improvement initiatives — with the authority and executive support to implement meaningful change, not just manage the status quo.
• Manageable, Mission-Driven Caseload — This organization invests in appropriate staffing ratios and surgical scheduling practices designed to reduce perioperative fatigue, minimize case cancellations, and protect clinical outcomes.
• Genuine Multidisciplinary Collaboration — You will partner directly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital leadership as part of a tightly integrated care model — eliminating the siloed, adversarial dynamics common in fragmented systems.
• Schedule That Respects Your Life — Monday through Friday day schedule with weekend requirements as needed — not the revolving-door, on-call-every-other-night grind that drives perioperative leaders out of management.
• An Employer That Invests in You — This organization covers 95% of employee medical plan costs, offers a fully funded pension, tuition reimbursement, and a systemwide mentoring program — because they know retaining great leaders starts with treating them like one.
• Culture Backed by Evidence, Not Slogans — Named to Forbes’ Best Employers in California list and Forbes’ Best Large Employers nationally, with a 3.8/5.0 Glassdoor rating and 75% of employees recommending the organization as a workplace.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead all operational and nursing functions across perioperative services, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery throughout the surgical continuum.
• Develop and implement staffing plans, resource allocation strategies, and departmental budgets that align clinical demand with operational capacity.
• Coordinate unit activities, case scheduling, and interdepartmental problem resolution in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and ancillary teams.
• Drive continuous quality improvement, regulatory readiness (Joint Commission, State, OSHPD), and evidence-based practice adoption across the department.
• Provide direct patient care as a clinical resource; mentor, evaluate, and develop perioperative nursing staff to build a high-performing team.
• Assess and improve departmental workflows, applying critical thinking and data analysis to optimize throughput, reduce delays, and strengthen patient outcomes.
• Serve as the department’s representative in hospital-wide leadership forums, quality committees, and strategic planning discussions.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive clinical and perioperative nursing experience.
• Solid understanding of perioperative workflows, patient safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive clinical/healthcare management experience with increasing operational responsibilities.
• 8+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a perioperative or surgical services environment.
• Experience with survey protocols at the departmental and organizational level (Joint Commission, State, OSHPD/HCAI).
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) applications and perioperative information systems.
• CNOR certification or nursing management specialty certification.

YOUR TOTAL REWARDS

Compensation

• Hourly range of $68.45 – $91.02 (approximately $142,376 – $189,322 annualized), commensurate with experience, education, and credentials.
• Merit-based pay increases and performance-driven compensation reviews.

Health & Wellness

• Employer covers 95% of employee medical plan costs — significantly above the national average for healthcare employers.
• Comprehensive dental and vision coverage for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, financial, and legal support services.
• Wellness programs and health club membership discounts.

Financial Security

• Fully employer-funded pension plan (cash balance design with guaranteed minimum interest credit of 3.50%).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Growth & Development

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, certifications, and advanced degrees.
• Access to a systemwide mentoring program and leadership development pathways through an internal university.
• Support for clinical certifications and professional conference attendance.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous PTO accrual starting at 26 days per year (including holidays), increasing with tenure to 36+ days.
• Paid family leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty pay.
• Inclusive benefits: fertility/adoption assistance, support for all family types, and equity-centered policies.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Our client is one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit integrated health systems, headquartered in Northern California and serving more than 3.5 million patients through a network of 25+ acute care hospitals, 200+ outpatient care sites, and 14,000+ affiliated physicians. With more than 60,000 employees and clinicians, the organization is deeply committed to expanding access, advancing clinical quality, and closing care gaps across every community it serves.

This is a health system on the move. Recent strategic investments include a $2.8 billion Silicon Valley campus expansion, 160+ new hospital beds added across the system, 27 new ambulatory care centers opening by 2027, and a Graduate Medical Education program on track to train 1,000 physician residents and fellows annually by 2030. Multiple hospitals within the system have earned U.S. News & World Report “Best in California” designations, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, Leapfrog “A” safety grades, and a #3 national ranking for overall quality among large health systems.

The hiring facility is a regional hospital campus in Sonoma County that has been serving its community for over 150 years. Recognized by Healthgrades as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Care and rated High Performing by U.S. News & World Report, the facility offers surgical, emergency, maternity, and specialty services in a collaborative, community-oriented environment.

LIVE & WORK IN SONOMA COUNTY

Santa Rosa is the cultural and economic hub of Sonoma County — California’s legendary wine country. With a population of approximately 180,000, the city offers the amenities of an urban center with the lifestyle of a Northern California retreat. Enjoy world-class dining and wineries, proximity to the Pacific coast and the Russian River, year-round outdoor recreation, and a vibrant arts and food scene. San Francisco is just 55 miles south, making weekend city getaways easy while you call one of California’s most beautiful regions home.

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