System Director, Perioperative Services

System Director, Perioperative Services

• Oakland, CA

• Highland General Hospital

• HGH Administration

• Full Time - Day

• Management

• $76.00 - 126.67 per hour

• Req #:43995-32714

• FTE:1

• Posted:May 8, 2026

Summary

Role Overview:

Alameda Health System is hiring!

The Service Line Director of Ambulatory Surgery leads the strategic growth and expansion of ambulatory surgical services across all sites of care. This role drives service line development through evidence based perioperative best practices, regulatory compliant and scalable operational models, and optimized resource utilization to support increased access, volume growth, and market competitiveness. Accountable for quality, patient safety, physician alignment, financial performance, and operational excellence, the Director partners with medical staff, executive leadership, and operational teams to identify growth opportunities, expand service offerings, and advance sustainable, value based, patient centered care.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

• Consistently demonstrates integrity, high energy, initiative, self-confidence, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, while acting in an appropriate and professional manner in accordance with the organization’s Standards of Behavior, policies, and scope of services.

• This role requires excellent strategic thinking, resourcefulness, stewardship, and management skills, along with strong team orientation, customer focus, analytical capability, communication skills, and the ability to lead and implement change through effective relationships.

• The Director brings extensive knowledge of clinical operations, including regulatory standards, best practices, and perioperative protocols, with demonstrated expertise across multiple care settings such as academic trauma centers, community hospitals, and private or employed physician practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business Administration or related field required.

Experience: Minimum of five years Director level Perioperative leadership experience required; experience with GPO’s and material handling processes and/or Perioperative Information IT systems preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California; BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association; CNOR or CPAN certification.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:

• 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents

• Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid

• Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.

• Generous paid time off plans

Pay Range $76.00 - $126.67

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.