Overview Rhode Island Hospital, the flagship teaching hospital of Brown University Health, seeks an accomplished Director, Operating Room (OR), Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing. This leadership opportunity will shape perioperative services across a large academic medical center, ensuring safe, efficient, and innovative care for pediatric and adult patients. The Director will oversee daily operations, clinical quality, and staff engagement across the OR, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing departments, driving improvements in clinical outcomes, patient flow, and operational efficiency. The role requires fostering collaboration, optimizing workflows, and championing a culture of excellence aligned with Brown University Healths values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. Opportunity Highlights Transformational Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team of perioperative professionals, integrating technology and evidence-based practices to improve outcomes and efficiency. System-Wide Collaboration: Partner across Brown University Health to standardize best practices, advance quality initiatives, and support academic medicine. Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in scheduling, patient flow, instrument processing, and fiscal stewardship while maintaining compliance with Joint Commission, AORN, and regulatory standards. Professional Growth Environment: Lead a team committed to learning, innovation, and staff development while ensuring retention and engagement. Ability to optimize services across 30 ORs including the Main OR, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and 4 Endoscopy suites. Qualifications Bachelors degree in nursing required; Masters in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred (internal candidates matriculated in a Masters program considered). Current RN license in Rhode Island (or compact state eligibility). 57 years of progressive perioperative leadership, including intraoperative RN experience. Demonstrated success managing both OR and Sterile Processing teams in a large hospital; Level I trauma center experience preferred. CNOR certification preferred; additional perioperative or sterile processing certifications (CSPDT, CST, trauma-related) highly desirable. Current BLS and ACLS are required. Union experience preferred. EEO Statement Kirby Bates Associates is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr