Job Information
CommonSpirit Health Director Nursing Perioperative Services in Los Angeles, California
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Director Nursing Perioperative Services at California Hospital you will be responsible for Surgical Services including Main OR, Pre-Op, PACU, GI, and SPD. We have 7 operating rooms and a robust surgical services program, supporting many specialties, including trauma, vascular/general, liver/pancreatic, ortho, urology, gastrology, and gyn. We utilize the latest technologies and equipment such as the daVinci robotic system.
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.
With our new Patient Tower recently opened, this is a very exciting time for you to join us!
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.
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
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.
Required Licensure:
Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Where You'll Work
Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.
Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. Visit here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital) for more information.
California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.
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Pay Range
$76.20 - $113.34 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.