Director, Perianesthesia Care Services
- Full-time
Rhode Island Hospital , the flagship teaching hospital of Brown University Health , has exclusively retained Kirby Bates Associates to conduct a search for an accomplished Director of Perianesthesia Care Services . This pivotal leadership role will oversee the integration and management of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, as well as Rhode Island Hospital's Hold & Prep and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The Director will lead these key departments under a unified structure, advancing operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care across the perioperative continuum.
As the largest hospital in Rhode Island , the 719-bed not-for-profit Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) is the state's only Level I trauma and verified burn center. The principal teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, RIH provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, as well as expertise in cancer, cardiology, diabetes, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and more.
Reporting to senior hospital leadership, the Director will drive the design and implementation of seamless clinical pathways, ensuring continuity of care from pre-admission through recovery. This leader will foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, optimize workflows, and champion quality and safety, all while cultivating a high performing, engaged workforce aligned with Brown University Health's values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.
Opportunity Highlights :
- Transformational Leadership
Provide strategic oversight of PAT, Hold & Prep, and PACU, creating a unified, patient-centered Perianesthesia service line.
Standardize clinical pathways and reduce handoffs to ensure safe, efficient transitions across the perioperative continuum.
Optimize scheduling, patient flow, and staff deployment to reduce delays, minimize cancellations, and improve outcomes.
Partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing leadership to strengthen communication, streamline care, and support academic medicine.
Mentor and cross-train staff, promote career growth, and advance a culture of continuous improvement.
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