Exec Director - Perioperative and Procedural Services (Chesterfield)
Find your calling at Mercy! The Executive Director of Perioperative & Procedural Services provides strategic and operational leadership across all perioperative and procedural areas within the health system. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Acute Operations in the Office of Operational Excellence, this role is responsible for driving consistency, efficiency, and excellence in surgical and procedural operations. The Executive Director ensures minimal variation in operational standards and processes, fostering systemness and growth across the ministry to deliver safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care. Position Details: Executive Director - Perioperative & Procedural Services Location: 15740 S Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Schedule: Full- Time, 40 Hours per week - Onsite Qualifications • Master's degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, Business, or related field required. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in perioperative or procedural services within a complex health system. • Demonstrated success in operational excellence, process improvement, and system integration. • Strong knowledge of surgical services, regulatory standards, and patient safety practices. • Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills. Competencies • Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate vision into actionable strategies that drive system-wide impact. • Operational Rigor: Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, or other performance improvement methodologies. • Collaboration & Influence: Builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders. • Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses analytics to guide operational improvements and measure success. • Systemness Mindset: Champions enterprise-wide integration over siloed operations. Impact This role is pivotal in advancing the health system's mission of delivering consistent, high-quality care. By minimizing variation, optimizing processes, and fostering systemness, the Executive Director ensures perioperative and procedural services contribute to improved patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational sustainability. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. keyword(s): OR, Procedural, Perioperative, Director, Leadership
