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Director, Perioperative at Sutter Health

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview

Provides administrative and clinical leadership for all aspects of the Perioperative Services. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short and long term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care. Establishes overall operating and capital budget with input from management team, ensuring financial targets are achieved and variances are addressed timely.

Job DescriptionEducation
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & Licensure
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
Typical Experience
  • 12 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and Knowledge
  • Demonstrates clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as they relate to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and regulatory changes, and how they impact operations. Solid understanding of operations and workflows, and how the department's process/workflow impacts other department operations.
  • Understands business and operational requirements, demonstrating ability to design and establish goals to meet long term and short term objectives.
  • Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; and the ability to motivate and engage others.
  • Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers, and leaders to achieve business objectives.
  • Collaboration skills to facilitate open information sharing and cooperation with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction. Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
  • Demonstrates commitment to providing exceptional customer service and responding to customer needs/requests in a prompt, courteous manner.
  • Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and communicate information or issues in a manner that is readily understood by management and employees.
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Understanding of the budgetary process and the healthcare financial environment.
  • Demonstrates effectiveness in achieving goals through individuals without having direct control of those resources.
  • Delegates effectively, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast paced environment with changing business priorities.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change, and is able to inspire others to welcome change.
  • Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $117.52 to $188.03 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Typical senior pay: $131k for Producers and Directors nationally

National salary averages
Expected senior-level
$131k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$43k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $199k

Top performers earn significantly more—skill and negotiation matter.

Senior roles pay 119% more than entry—experience is well rewarded.

Strong candidate leverage

Pay is responsive to skills and negotiation. Position yourself as a specialist.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Strong
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Specialists with niche skills
Weaker for: Generalists

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wide pay variance: Compensation depends heavily on employer and specialization.

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Expertise pays off

Limited new roles, but specialists earn significantly more.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024