Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Role:

Manager Perioperative Services is responsible for direct and indirect patient care and day-to-day operations of the Perioperative Services function at the assigned hospital campus in accordance with professional standards, strategic business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.  An incumbent manages department activities through subordinate professional/support staff, and has 24-hour administrative authority and accountability for the department. 

Work also includes:  1) ensuring the highest level of surgical care to improve patient outcomes; 2) working closely with other hospital department managers to integrate/coordinate/evaluate all phases of  patient care; 3) administering approved work unit budget, ensuring that an adequate inventory of supplies is maintained, and that quality assurance/accreditation standards are followed; 4) reviewing and responding to daily patient care/physician issues and patient satisfaction reports; 5) serving on regional committees and internal management teams to represent the work site and address broad-based issues impacting the entire organization and 6) providing input to the hospital President on development, implementation, monitoring and other operational issues.    

Job duties require considerable knowledge of the specialized principles and practices related to health care management in order to evaluate and make viable recommendations in support of clinical effectiveness and organizational performance improvement.  Also requires clinical knowledge relative to the assigned functions and management expertise relating to business planning, process improvement, budget administration and personnel management.  Performance improvement efforts cover a variety of processes, and an incumbent must be sufficiently knowledgeable to recognize important synergies and opportunities in clinical outcomes, cost containment, patient safety/satisfaction, risk reduction and regulatory compliance.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field, graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of six years of recent work experience in perioperative nursing that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, including three years in a supervisory or management capacity.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.