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Senior Nursing Director, Perioperative Services

MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Washington, DC

MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a flagship academic medical center within MedStar Health, is seeking an experienced and strategic   Senior Nursing Director of Perioperative Services   to provide executive nursing leadership across perioperative operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex, high-acuity surgical services within a nationally recognized health system committed to excellence in patient care, quality, safety, and innovation.

Position Overview

The Senior Nursing Director of Perioperative Services is a key member of the Division of Nursing leadership team and assumes 24/7 administrative responsibility for the operational, clinical, financial, and personnel management of perioperative nursing services. This leader drives strategic initiatives, advances professional nursing practice, and fosters a culture of shared governance, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with MedStar Health’s   Patient First   philosophy and   SPIRIT Values .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for perioperative nursing operations, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery systems.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient perioperative care that aligns with regulatory, accreditation, and professional practice standards.
• Lead fiscal and resource management, including budget development, productivity oversight, and strategic allocation of personnel and resources.
• Partner with executive, medical, and interdisciplinary leaders to advance organizational goals, quality outcomes, patient experience, and nursing-sensitive indicators.
• Champion performance improvement initiatives, high-reliability practices, patient throughput, and operational excellence.
• Support Magnet® Recognition and evidence-based practice initiatives, including research, shared governance, and nursing innovation.
• Oversee talent strategy for perioperative services, including recruitment, retention, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Serve as a nursing leader for entity-wide initiatives related to safety, service excellence, and patient- and family-centered care.
• Represent the Division of Nursing internally and externally through professional organizations, academic partnerships, and community engagement.
• Provide administrative coverage in the absence of the Vice President of Nursing/Chief Nursing Officer, as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a nationally accredited program
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field
• Active RN license in the District of Columbia before start date
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, including Director level or higher
• Demonstrated expertise in healthcare operations, financial management, quality, and strategic leadership
• Strong communication, collaboration, and executive presence

Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Nursing Leadership or Health Services Administration
• National certification in Nursing Administration (e.g., NEA-BC or CENP; required within one year if not already obtained)

Why Join MedStar Washington Hospital Center

• Lead perioperative services at one of the nation’s largest and most respected academic medical centers
• Be part of a mission-driven organization known for innovation, nursing excellence, and professional growth
• Influence system-wide nursing strategy within the largest healthcare system in the Mid-Atlantic region

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