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Director Nursing Perioperative Services
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Los Angeles, CA, 90015
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 76.2-113.34 HOUR
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You will direct the operations, work with Sr. Director Periop and Procedural services and Nurse Manager Periop on key initiatives, and work with other front-line leaders to ensure we maintain high standards of patient care in very fast paced environments.
California Hospital has just opened a new patient tower to invest in the future of healthcare in our community. Together, with your help, we can ensure that we become the hospital that our city needs us to be.
The biggest impact of this project is not the physical building, but in how it opens new pathways to lift up the health of our community over the long term. The more efficient and inviting campus will allow us to serve as a hub and access point for a full range of services that extend beyond the traditional reach of a hospital.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):
- Relocation assistance.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
- Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
- 29 days PTO accrued annually.
- Free parking.
- 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 required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of leadership experience required.
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Where You'll WorkFounded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 392-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.
One Community. One Mission. One California.
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Frequently asked questions
A successful Nursing Perioperative Services director must demonstrate strong strategic vision, adeptness in team coordination under high-pressure surgical settings, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in managing advanced surgical technologies like the DaVinci robotic system is also highly valued.
Progression often involves expanding operational oversight beyond perioperative units to include broader clinical services, adopting innovative patient care models, and influencing policy development. Directors frequently enhance their credentials through advanced degrees or certifications to lead large interdisciplinary teams effectively.
In Los Angeles, a Nursing Perioperative Services director typically earns between $150,000 and $190,000 annually, influenced by experience, certifications, and hospital size. This range reflects the city’s healthcare market competitiveness and the specialized leadership required in perioperative nursing.
Catholic Health Initiatives fosters leadership development through structured mentorship, access to continuing education, and involvement in cutting-edge surgical programs. Their culture emphasizes social justice and innovative care delivery, providing nursing directors with meaningful opportunities to impact patient outcomes and community health.
This role stands out due to its integration with a nonprofit system prioritizing health equity, the use of advanced technologies like robotic surgery, and leadership within a recently expanded patient tower. The hospital’s commitment to community impact and employee benefits further elevates this position.
Hiring competitiveness is high in downtown LA due to a concentration of large medical centers and trauma facilities. Candidates with advanced degrees, leadership experience, and certifications like RN and BLS are in demand. The city’s diverse patient population also requires cultural competency.
While RN and BLS are mandatory, certifications such as CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) or nursing leadership credentials (e.g., NE-BC) can enhance a candidate’s profile. California healthcare employers value credentials that demonstrate specialized perioperative knowledge and administrative expertise.
Directors must juggle ensuring operating room efficiency, managing multidisciplinary teams, and addressing unexpected surgical emergencies. Balancing patient safety with throughput and adapting to evolving technologies while maintaining staff morale are ongoing complexities.
The new tower expands surgical capacity and introduces state-of-the-art facilities, requiring the director to oversee integration of workflows, staff training on new equipment, and coordination across departments to uphold high patient care standards in a modernized setting.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers competitive perks including relocation assistance, no-payroll-deduction medical benefits, and a performance-based bonus, which often surpass standard packages. These benefits reflect the organization’s commitment to attracting and retaining top nursing leadership talent in a costly city.