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As Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is committed to clinical excellence and devoted to our mission of building a healthier future for our patients. We are seeking a full-time Director of Perianesthesia Care Services to join us at Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s, principal teaching hospital for The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI. Our hospital is renowned for its specialized services in cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, orthopedics, and pediatrics. You will help ensure seamless delivery of care across the pre-admission, hold and prep, and post-anesthesia phases of the perioperative process for both pediatric and adult patients, including those at a Level I trauma center.
Responsibilities:
Mentor a team of clinical managers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and support staff across the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Hold & Prep, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments
Develop and maintain standardized clinical pathways that guarantee a seamless, efficient, and safe patient journey from pre-admission to recovery
Coordinate the integration of pre-admission testing, surgical preparation, anesthesia handoff, and post-operative recovery, ensuring continuity of care at every stage
Lead initiatives to reduce handoffs and minimize communication gaps between departments, ensuring vital patient information is shared seamlessly throughout the care continuum
Collaborate with physician offices and inpatient care units to synchronize perioperative processes and launch joint improvement projects, including decreasing day-of-surgery cancellations, enhancing patient education, refining handoff procedures, directing inpatients to the operating room, optimizing PAT scheduling, and improving surgical preparation and post-operative results
Supervise cross-training programs for personnel in the PAT, Hold & Prep, and PACU departments to boost adaptability and enhance teamwork
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards
Oversee patient flow from pre-admission to recovery, ensuring prompt transitions and reducing wait times
Qualifications:
5+ years of healthcare leadership experience, specifically in perioperative services Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Master’s degree in nursing or a related field like healthcare administration or equivalent
Current RN license in RI (or a state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact)
NE-BC (Nurse Executive-Board Certified) or CENP (Certified in Executive Nursing Practice) preferred
American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required
Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) for process improvement and operational efficiency preferred
Working at Brown University Health
As of October 15, 2024, Lifespan is now Brown University Health. Our name may have changed, but our commitment to the highest-quality patient care has not. At Brown University Health, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems.
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
